Questions: What is the correct quadratic function for this parabola?
a. f(x)=(x-2)(x-3)
b. f(x)=(x+2)(x-3)
c. f(x)=(x-2)(x+3)
d. f(x)=(x+2)(x+3)
Transcript text: 9. What is the correct quadratic function for this parabola?
a. $f(x)=(x-2)(x-3)$
b. $f(x)=(x+2)(x-3)$
c. $f(x)=(x-2)(x+3)$
d. $f(x)=(x+2)(x+3)$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Find the x-intercepts
The graph crosses the x-axis at x = -3 and x = 2. These are the roots of the quadratic equation.
Step 2: Determine the factors
Since the roots are -3 and 2, the factors of the quadratic function are (x+3) and (x-2).
Step 3: Write the quadratic function
The quadratic function can be written as f(x) = (x+3)(x-2) which is the same as f(x) = (x-2)(x+3).