ECZ 2018 · GCE Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions
The diagram shows a sketch of a parabola which opens upwards and meets the x-axis at −4 and 2. Find the equation of the graph.
- A. y = x² + 2x − 8
- B. y = x² − 2x − 8
- C. y = −x² − 2x + 8
- D. y = x² + 2x + 8
Verified working — step 1
Roots at x = −4 and x = 2 give factors (x + 4) and (x − 2), so y = (x + 4)(x − 2). Expanding: y = …The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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