text: quadratic relations help !!!!!!? the x intercepts are -2 and 4 the y intercept is 5 what is the equation in factored form of the quadratic realation and determine the direction of the opening of the parabola. i don't know why but the book says 5/8 and i got 5/9 check your solutions - many times. keep redoing teh problem and if all else fails, go to yer teacher.