Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 42: Answer and Explanation
Question: 42
The graph of the function below is given by which equation?
- A. f(x) = 2x2 - 2x - 4
- B. f(x) = 3x2 - 6x - 7
- C. f(x) = x2 + x - 3
- D. f(x) = x2 - x - 6
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
(D) Since the parabola has zeros at 3 and -2, it can be written in this way:
Use FOIL:
Alternatively, you can set x = 0. Then see which of the choices results in a y-value of -6 since this is the y-intercept of the parabola based on the graph. Only choice (D) works:
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