Quadratic Word Problems Factored Form

Which graph below matches up with the equation?

y = ⅕(x+6)(x+1)

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Which graph below matches up with the equation:

y = -⅕(x+6)(x+1)

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Which graph matches up with the equation?

y = ⅕(x-6)(x-1)

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What is the equation for this parabola in factored form?

• y=(x+2)(x-1)

• y=(x-2)(x+1)

• y=(x-2)(x-1)

• y=(x+2)(x+1)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer to part c is....

The sum of a number and its square is 72. Find the number(s).

• 8 or 9

• 8 or -9

• -8 or 9

• -8 or -9

Members of the math club launch a model rocket from ground level with an initial velocity of 96 ft/sec. This can be modeled with the function h(t) = -16t² + 96t. When does the rocket hit the ground?

• 7 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 8 seconds

Jason jumped off of a cliff into the ocean in Acapulco while vacationing with some friends. His height as a function of time could be modeled by the function h(t) = –16t² + 16t + 480, where t is the time in seconds and h is the height in feet. How long does it take Jason to hit the water?

• -16 seconds

• -6 seconds

• 0 seconds

• 6 seconds