Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0) and passes through (−8,16). Write its equation in vertex form.Simplify any fractions.
Vertex Form Explanation: What is the vertex form of the parabola?Vertex form of a parabola is given by the equation y=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola.
Equation at Vertex: What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,0)?Since the vertex is at the origin (0,0), we substitute h=0 and k=0 into the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+0y=ax2
Value of 'a' Calculation: Determine the value of 'a' using the point (−8,16) that lies on the parabola.We substitute x=−8 and y=16 into the equation y=ax2 to find 'a'.16=a(−8)216=64a
Solving for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Divide both sides of the equation by 64 to isolate 'a'.a=6416a=41
Final Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of 'a' found in Step 4.Substitute a=41 into the equation y=ax2.y=(41)x2This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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