Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. Substituting for in the given equation yields , which is equivalent to , or . It follows that when , . There are three points where the graph of intersects the x-axis: , , and . Therefore, , , and . It follows that either , , or . Subtracting from each side of the equation yields . Subtracting from each side of the equation yields . Subtracting from each side of the equation yields . Thus, the value of must be either , , or . Of these values, only is given as a choice.
Desmos solution:
Note: The graph touches the x-axis at 1 and 3 (squared factors); shifting by +28 moves them to -27 and -25, so b=-25.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This would be a possible value of if the graph shown was the graph of , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This would be the value of , not the value of , if the graph shown was the graph of , not .