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Identify the x -intercepts first. Then use it to find the axis of symmetry.
x-intercepts: x=5 and x=1
Axis of Symmetry: x=3
Vertex: (3,- 8)
Graph:
To graph the quadratic function given in intercept form f(x)=a(x-p)(x-q), we must start by identifying the values of a, p, and q. f(x)=2(x-5)(x-1) ⇕ f(x)=2(x-5)(x-1) We can see that a=2, p=5, and q=1. Now, we will follow four steps to graph the function.
Recall that the x-intercepts of a function written in intercept form are the values of p and q. Thus, the points where our function intercepts the x-axis are (5,0) and (1,0).
We can now draw the graph of the function. Since a=2, which is positive, the parabola will open upwards. Let's connect the three points with a smooth curve.