Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0) and passes through (8,−8). Write its equation in vertex form.Simplify any fractions.
Identify Vertex Form: Identify the vertex form of a parabola.Vertex form: y=a(x−h)2+kHere, h=0 and k=0, so the equation simplifies to y=ax2.
Substitute Point for a: Substitute the point (8, −8) into the equation to find a.Using y=ax2, substitute x=8 and y=−8.−8=a(8)2−8=64aa=64−8=−81
Write Final Equation: Write the final equation using the value of a.Substitute a=−81 back into the simplified vertex form.y=−81x2This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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