Item — sat-dog

? Math · None · None · MCQ

y=a(x-2)(x+4)In the quadratic equation above, a is a nonzero constant. The graph of the equation in the x y-plane is a parabola with vertex (c, d). Which of the following is equal to d ?

A
-9 a
B
-8 a
C
-5 a
D
-2 a

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