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If a not equal to 0, and y = a (x+h)^2 + c , the graph of the equation
intersects the X- axis at how many points?

a. h = 0

b. a < 0

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cause we don't know anything about c:

a defines direction of parabola branches (up or down), c determines location of a NODE of the curve

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anvar wrote:

cause we don't know anything about c:

a defines direction of parabola branches (up or down), c determines location of a NODE of the curve

show some mathematical proof

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Oh, well it is well known that if a<0 branches of parabola go down and if a>0 branches go up. At the same time if c<0, node of parabola is under X axis and if C>0 the Node is above X curve. In other words C defines a shift of parabola along Y curve.

=> even if a<0 it is possible that C<0 also. Therefore, branches of parabola can not cross X axis.
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12 Jan 2004, 14:14

y = a(x+h)^2 + c

for it to intersect with x axis y = 0
so
a(x+h)^2 + c = 0

from condition 1 ) h = 0
so x = sqrt( -c/a ) For this to be real number a < 0 but we dont know either a or c
so 1) is insufficient.
Same holds for 2)
Even if you combine condition 2) just makes x a real number but there infinie possibilities for the values of a and c

SO the answer should be E

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04 Feb 2004, 15:30

anandnk wrote:

Anand,

I did this problem exactly the same way you did. But I do not understand the last statement in your post (the bold text). I think, even if a < 0, that does not make x a real number. Because it is possible that c < 0. So we cannot answer the question even if after combining the statements. So this does not change the answer. Just wanted to confirm the reasoning.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

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