Two distinct roots means two real solutions for x (the parabola needs to cross the x-axis twice)
Vertex form of a quadratic equation: (h,k) is vertex
y = a(x-h)^2 + k
The x of the vertex needs to equal 3
y = a(x-3)^2 + k
In order to have two distinct roots the parabola must be (+a) upward facing with vertex below the x-axis or (-a) downward facing with vertex above the x-axis. Parabolas are symmetrical so for an easy factorable equation make "a" 1 or -1 depending on if you want the upward/downward facing one.
y = (x-3)^2 - 1
Vertex (3,-1) upwards facing with two distinct roots 4 and 2
y = x^2 -6x + 9 - 1
y = x^2 -6x + 8
y = (x - 4)(x - 2)
Soccer game theory is that one of the first people to play the game and play it they will
The equation correctly modeled would be
1000+.02t = 15000
Answer:
Distance between the police station and the fire station be 4 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
Let distance between the police station and the fire station be x miles.
The distance between the library and the police station is 3 miles less than twice the distance between the police station and the fire station.
Distance between the library and the police station 
Also, distance between the library and the police station is 5 miles.
