The equation of a curve may be written in the form y = a(x – p)(x – q)?
The curve intesects the x axis at (-1/2,0) and at (2,0)
(a)Write down the values of p and q.
(b)The function has a minimum value at the point C. Find the x-coordinate of C.
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p = -1/2, q = 2.
The x-value of C is given by (p + q)/2 = (3/2)/2 = 3/4.