Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0) and passes through (16,−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
Determine 'a' Value: Determine the value of 'a' using the point (16,−16).We know the parabola passes through the point (16,−16). We substitute x=16 and y=−16 into the equation y=ax2 to find 'a'.−16=a(16)2−16=256a
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Divide both sides of the equation by 256 to solve for 'a'.a=−16/256a=−1/16
Final Equation: Write the final equation of the parabola in vertex form.Now that we have the value of a, we can write the equation of the parabola.y=(−161)x2This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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