Consider the quadratic function that has x-intercepts of –1 and –7 and passes through the point (–2, –20). What is the value of
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We know that the points at which the parabola intersects the x axis are
(-5,0) and (1,0)
So the extent between these two points would be the base of the triangle
lets find the length of the base using the distance formula
the base b=6
We will get the height of the triangle when we put x=0 in the equation
y=a(0+5)(0-1)
y=-5a
so height = -5a (we take +5a since it is the height)
We know that the area of the triangle =
× 6 × (5a) = 12
15a=12
a=
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract 9 from both sides:
Add 6x to both sides:
Divide both sides by -4: