Q. Write an equation for the quadratic function f whose graph passes through the points (6,0),(7,0), and (5,6).f(x)=
Identify x-intercepts: Identify the x-intercepts from the given points. The x-intercepts are the x-values where the y-values are zero. Here, the x-intercepts are at (6,0) and (7,0).
Set up quadratic form: Set up the general form of the quadratic equation using the x-intercepts. The form is f(x)=a(x−p)(x−q), where p and q are the x-intercepts. Thus, f(x)=a(x−6)(x−7).
Use third point: Use the third point (5,6) to find the value of 'a'. Substitute x=5 and f(x)=6 into the equation: 6=a(5−6)(5−7). Simplify the right side: 6=a(−1)(−2)=2a.
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'. From 6=2a, divide both sides by 2 to get a=3.
Substitute 'a' back: Substitute 'a' back into the equation. The final equation of the quadratic function is f(x)=3(x−6)(x−7).
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