In this system of equations, which variable would it be easiest to solve for?
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The final result is: 4/5 or 0.8.
Answer:
(5, - 9)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
f(x) = (x - 8)(x - 2) ← in factored form
Find the zeros by equating f(x) to zero, that is
(x - 8)(x - 2) = 0
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x - 8 = 0 ⇒ x = 8
x - 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2
The vertex lies on the axis of symmetry which is located at the midpoint of the zeros, hence
=
= 5
Substitute x = 5 into f(x) for corresponding y- coordinate
f(5) = (5 - 8)(5 - 2) = (- 3)(3) = - 9
vertex = (5, - 9)