Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - 3.1 Introduction to the Family of Quadratic Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 3.1 - Exercises and Problems - Page 121: 37

Answer

$ y=\frac{6}{7}(x+1)(x-5) $

Work Step by Step

We know there are zeros at $x=-1$ and $x=5$, so we use the factored form: $$ y=a(x+1)(x-5) $$ We solve for $a$ by substituting $x=-2, y=6$,this gives $$ \begin{aligned} 6 & =a(-2+1)(-2-5)\\ 6 & =7 a \\ a & =\frac{6}{7} \end{aligned} $$ Hence $$ y=\frac{6}{7}(x+1)(x-5) $$
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