Math Problem Statement

write a quadratic function h whose zeros are 11 and -3

Solution

To write a quadratic function h(x)h(x) whose zeros (or roots) are 11 and -3, we can use the fact that a quadratic function can be written in factored form as:

h(x)=a(xr1)(xr2)h(x) = a(x - r_1)(x - r_2)

where r1r_1 and r2r_2 are the zeros (roots) of the quadratic function, and aa is a constant that can scale the function (often set to 1 for simplicity).

Given the zeros 11 and -3, we substitute these into the factored form:

h(x)=a(x11)(x+3)h(x) = a(x - 11)(x + 3)

For simplicity, we can choose a=1a = 1, which gives:

h(x)=(x11)(x+3)h(x) = (x - 11)(x + 3)

Now, expand the expression:

h(x)=x2+3x11x33h(x) = x^2 + 3x - 11x - 33

h(x)=x28x33h(x) = x^2 - 8x - 33

So, the quadratic function is:

h(x)=x28x33h(x) = x^2 - 8x - 33


Would you like a more detailed explanation or further steps?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do you find the zeros of a quadratic equation from its factored form?
  2. What is the vertex of the quadratic function h(x)=x28x33h(x) = x^2 - 8x - 33?
  3. How can you write a quadratic equation given its vertex and one point on the graph?
  4. What is the process of completing the square to find the roots of a quadratic function?
  5. How does the value of aa affect the graph of the quadratic function?

Tip: To quickly find the vertex of a quadratic function, you can use the formula x=b2ax = \frac{-b}{2a} from the standard form ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Factoring

Formulas

Factored form of a quadratic equation: h(x) = a(x - r1)(x - r2)

Theorems

Zero Product Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10