if we zero out f(x), namely make y = 0, we can get the roots or x-intercepts for this quadratic equation

now, the equation is in x-terms, meaning is a vertically opening parabola, so the axis of symmetry will be x = something, a vertical line.
well, we have two x-intercepts, one at -4 and another at 2, and the vertex is right half-way between those guys
-4------------(-1)------------2
so the vertex is at x=-1, namely the axis of symmetry is x = -1.
The formula to find the area of a circle is pi x radius^2.
pi = 3.14 (in this case)
radius = 6
6^2 (6 x 6) = 36
36 x 3.14 (radius^2 x pi) = 113.04
So, the area of a circle with radius 6 cm is 113.04 cm.