Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 8 - Graphing Quadratic Functions - 8.5 - Using Intercept Form - Exercises - Page 456: 52

Answer

$y=x^2-6x$

Work Step by Step

$(6,0)$ and $(0,0)$ give two $x$-intercepts: $6$ and $0$. Use the intercept form: $$y=a(x-p)(x-q)$$ Substitute $p=6$, $q=0$ and let $a=1$: $$y=1(x-6)(x-0)$$ $$y=(x-6)(x)$$ $$y=x^2-6x$$
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