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11-13.
Based on each graph, give a possible equation for the parabola.
A quadratic equation forms a parabola when graphed. When
equals or , equals . This means that and are roots of the equation. If you know the roots, can you find the factors for a possible equation? The factors for a possible equation are
.
See the hint for part (a).
See the hint for part (a). Because the parabola intersects the
-axis at only one point, its equation has a single factor, which is squared.
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