Question

Which of the following is the function for the graph shown?

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The zeros from the graph, where it crosses the x- axis are

x = - 2 and x = 3 , then the corresponding factors are

(x + 2) and (x - 3) , then

y = a(x + 2)(x - 3) ( where a is a multiplier )

To find a substitute any point on the graph into the equation

Using (0, - 6 )

- 6 = a(0 + 2)(0 - 3) = a(2)(- 3) = - 6a ( divide both sides by - 6 )

1 = a

y = (x + 2)(x - 3) ← expand using FOIL

y = x² - x - 6 → D