Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

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

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - Standardized Test Practice - Short Response - Page 327: 20

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The graphs intersect where the points on the two graphs coincide. Obtain: $\frac{1}{2}x^2-3x+4=2x^2-5x-12\\ \Leftrightarrow 2x^2-5x-12-\frac{1}{2}x^2+3x-4=0\\ \Leftrightarrow \frac{3}{2}x^2-2x-16=0\\ \Leftrightarrow 3x^2-4x-32=0$ The solution to this: $x=\frac{4 \pm \sqrt 400}{6}\\ \rightarrow x=\frac{4+20}{6} \lor x=\frac{4-20}{6}\\ \rightarrow x=4 \lor x=-\frac{8}{3}$ To find the $y$ value: $f(4)=0\\f(-\frac{8}{3})=\frac{140}{9}$ Hence, we have two points $(4,0)$ and $(-\frac{8}{3},\frac{140}{9})$.
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