Answer:
graph C
Step-by-step explanation:
so the equation given is [tex]f(x)=-(x+1)(x-3)[/tex]
the negative in front of the (x+1)(x-3) indicates that the parabola will reflect over the x-axis and will open downward. This eliminates graphs A and B
the (x+1)(x-3) part tells you the zeros of thr function(x-intercepts)
All you have to do is set (x+1) equal to zero and (x-3) equal to zero as shown:
x+1=0 -- subtract 1 from both sides to get -- x=-1
x-3=0 -- add 3 to both sides to get -- x=3
Therefore, -1 and 3 are your zeros or x-intercepts for the function.
Now, look at graphs C and D to see which of the two graphs passes through (-1,0) and (3,0), of course at the x-axis
The only graph that works is graph C so graph C is your answer
