Problem

9. Determine the equation of the quadratic function that passes through (2,5) if the roots of the corresponding quadratic equation are 1+5 and 15.

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Final Answer: f(x)=1.25(x(1+5))(x(15))

Steps

Step 1 :Given roots of the quadratic equation are 1+5 and 15

Step 2 :Write the quadratic function in the form f(x)=a(xr1)(xr2)

Step 3 :Plug in the point (2,5) to find the value of a

Step 4 :Solve for a to get a=1.25

Step 5 :Final Answer: f(x)=1.25(x(1+5))(x(15))

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