When we want to find the roots of a one-variable function, we look for where its graph intersects the x-axis. In this case, the graph intersects the x-axis at 
The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on it, depending on whether the leading coefficient of the quadratic function is negative or positive. In this case, we see that the lowest point is 
For the y-intercept, just look for where the graph intersects the y-axis; in this case, that point is 
Using this information, the vertex-form equation of the parabola is
so the factors are two copies of
In this case, the value of
in the equation
was conveniently 1; if that's not the case, you'll want to plug in
to solve for the value of a that gives the correct y-intercept.
Does that help clear things up?
6x - 7 = 4x + 7
2x = 14
x = 7
The answer is 7
The greatest common factor (GCF) of 9, 21 and 60 is: 3
Factors of 9: 1, 3, 9
Factors of 21: 1, 3, 7
Factors of 60: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The common factors between the three numbers are 1 and 3, but since 3 is the highest number, it is considered the GCF.
10•4=40. 40 is the perimeter of the square. To find the perimeter of the semicircle use the circle perimeter (circumference) formula and divide that answer by two. This would be pi•10. You get 31.4. Then divide by 2 so it’s 15.7. Finally add 15.7 and 40. Hope this helps... sorry it’s such a long answer