quadratic function

Question

Given the following information, Find the correct values for a, b, and c for the quadratic function.

1. The zeros of the function are x = 2 and x = 7.
2. a = 1/2



 

Answer 1

f(x) = a(x-2)(x-7) = (1/2)(x^2 -9x +14) = x^2/2 -9x/2 + 7

a =1/2, b =-9/2, c = 7