Heather is writing a quadratic function that represents a parabola that touches but does not cross the x-axis at x = –6. Which function could Heather be writing?

Respuesta :

The equation is [tex]y= (x-6) ^{2} [/tex]. I hope this helps.

Answer:

[tex]f(x)=(x+6)^2[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given that the parabola touches the x-axis at the zero x = -6.

Whenever, the graph touches the x axis at any zero and returns back then the multiplicity of that zero is even.

On the other hand if the graph crosses the x axis at any zero then the multiplicity of the zero will be odd.

Now, parabola touches the x-axis at the zero x = -6 hence, the multiplicity of the zero is even. Since, it is a quadratic function hence, the multiplicity will be 2.

The zero is x = -6 hence, the factor would be (x+6).

Therefore, the function is [tex]f(x)=(x+6)^2[/tex]