ANSWER
B. The two middle coefficients add to the correct number but do not multiply to the correct number.
EXPLANATION
The given quadratic trinomial that Tina tries to factor is
Comparing to
we have a=10, b=-13 and c=-3
ac=-3×10=-30
We split the middle term so that their sum is -13.
Tina use
-10,-3
to get
-10x-3x
The sum is -13x alright but the product is not -30.
B is correct.
The expression x^2 -7x + 10 can be written in factored form as given by Option C: (x-2)(x-5)
<h3>How to find the factors of a quadratic expression?</h3>If the given quadratic expression is of the form
then its factored form is obtained by two numbers alpha( α ) and beta( β) such that:
Then writing b in terms of alpha and beta would help us getting common factors out.
Sometimes, it is not possible to find factors easily, so using the quadratic equation formula can help out without any trial and error.
For this case, we're provided the expression:
We can write 10 as multiple of -5 and -2 and
we can write -7 as sum of -5 and -2. Thus, we get:
Thus, the expression x^2 -7x + 10 can be written in factored form as given by Option C: (x-2)(x-5)
Learn more about factorization of quadratic expression here:
Answer:
The vertex of the function is at (1,-25)
Step-by-step explanation:
I think your question missed key information, allow me to add in and hope it will fit the orginal one.
<em>Part of the graph of the function f(x) = (x + 4)(x-6) is shown below. </em>
<em>Which statements about the function are true? Select two </em>
<em>options. </em>
<em>The vertex of the function is at (1,-25). </em>
<em>The vertex of the function is at (1,-24). </em>
<em>The graph is increasing only on the interval -4< x < 6. </em>
<em>The graph is positive only on one interval, where x <-4. </em>
<em>The graph is negative on the entire interval </em>
My answer:
Given the factored form of the function:
f(x) = (x + 4)(x-6)
<=> f(x) =
We will convert to vertex form
<=> f(x) = () - 25
<=> f(x) =
=> the vertex of the function is: (1,-25)
We choose: a. The vertex of the function is at (1,-25)
Let analyse other possible answers:
<u>c. The graph is increasing only on the interval -4< x < 6.</u>
Because the parameter a =1 so the graph open up all over its domain and the vertex is the lowest point.
So the graph is increasing in the domain (1, +∞)
=> C is wrong
<u>d. The graph is positive only on one interval, where x <-4</u>
Wrong, The graph is positive only on one interval, where x > 6
<u>e. The graph is negative on the entire interval</u>
Wrong, The graph is negative only on one interval, where -4< x < 6.
