Question

the zeros of a parabola are -4 and 2, and (6, 10) is a point on the graph. which equation can be solved to determine the value of a in the equation of the parabola? brainly

Answer 1

Sure this question comes with a set of answer choices.

Anyhow, I can help you by determining one equation that can be solved to determine the value of a in the equation.

Since, the two zeros are - 4 and 2, you know that the equation can be factored as the product of (x + 4) and ( x - 2) times a constant.  This is, the equation has the form:

y = a(x + 4)(x - 2)

Now, since the point (6,10) belongs to the parabola, you can replace those coordintates to get:

10 = a (6 + 4) (6 - 2)

Therefore, any of these equivalent equations can be solved to determine the value of a:

10 = a 6 + 40) (6 -2)

10 = a (10)(4)

10 = 40a

Answer 2

Answer:

10 = a(6 + 4)(6 – 2)