ECZ 2024 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions
The diagram shows a sketch of the graph of a curve passing through A(-5, 0) and B(-1, 0). Find the (i) equation of the curve.

- A. y = (x + 5)(x + 1)
- B. y = -(x - 5)(x - 1)
- C. y = x2 + 6x + 5
- D. y = -(x + 5)(x + 1)
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