Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.10 Write Quadratic Functions and Models - 4.10 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 313: 20

Answer

$y=(x-2)(x-5)$

Work Step by Step

We already know $y$, $x$, $p$ and $q$ from the given x-intercepts and the point, so in order to get the quadratic function we need to find $a$... $y=a(x-p)(x-q)$ $-2=a(4-2)a(4-5)$ $-2=-2a$ $a=\frac{2}{2}$ $a=1$ Therefore the function is... $y=(x-2)(x-5)$
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