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The problem involves finding coefficients a, b, and c for the quadratic function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, given specific conditions. The x-intercepts are at (0,0) and (8,0), leading to the factorization f(x) = a(x)(x-8). The derivative f '(x) = 2ax + b must equal 16 when x = 2, resulting in the equation 16 = 4a + b. The solution to this problem has been found, and the solver is open to sharing the complete solution with others.

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Please help me solve this problem.

Find numbers a, b, and c so that the graph of f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c has x-intercepts at (0,0) and (8,0) and a tangent with slope 16 where x = 2.

I have done this so far:
f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
f '(x) = (2)(a)(x) + b
16 = (2)(a)(2) + b
16 = 4a + b

I don't know where to go from here, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Nevermind, I solved it. If anyone else needs the solution to this problem, let me know. :)
 

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