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?The 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.
Vertex at Origin: 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 equation.y=a(x−0)2+0y=ax2
Use Point (8,−16): Use the point (8,−16) to find the value of a. We know the parabola passes through the point (8,−16), so we can substitute x=8 and y=−16 into the equation to solve for a. −16=a(8)2−16=64a
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Divide both sides of the equation by 64 to find the value of 'a'.a=−16/64a=−1/4
Write Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of 'a'.Substitute −41 for a in the equation y=ax2.y=(−41)x2This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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