Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0) and passes through (6,9). 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 with 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.y=a(x−0)2+0y=ax2
Determine 'a' Using Point: Determine the value of 'a' using the point (6,9) that lies on the parabola.We substitute x=6 and y=9 into the equation y=ax2 to find 'a'.9=a(6)29=36a
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Divide both sides of the equation by 36 to isolate 'a'.a=369a=41
Write Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of 'a'.Substitute a=41 into the equation y=ax2.y=(41)x2This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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