A student draws two parabolas on graph paper. Both parabolas cross the x-axis at (-4, 0) and (6, 0). The y-intercept
of the first parabola is (0, -12). The y-intercept of the second parabola is (0, -24). What is the positive difference
between the a values for the two functions that describe the parabolas? Write your answer as a decimal rounded to
the nearest tenth.

Respuesta :

Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

First parabola  f(x1)   =  a ( x+4)(x-6)    use point 0,-12 to find a = 1/2

                                = 1/2 (x+4)(x-6)

Second parabola    a ( x+4) (x-6)       using point  0, -24    shows a = 1

                       f(x2)       = (1)(x+4)(x-6)

Difference between the 'a' values =  1 - 1/2 = 1/2

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