Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−1) and passes through (−8,−9). 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 (0,−1): What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,−1)?Since the vertex is (0,−1), we substitute h=0 and k=−1 into the vertex form equation.y=a(x−0)2−1y=ax2−1
Use Point (−8,−9): Use the point (−8,−9) to find the value of a. The parabola passes through the point (−8,−9), so we substitute x=−8 and y=−9 into the equation to solve for a. −9=a(−8)2−1−9=64a−1
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Add 1 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with 'a'.−9+1=64a−1+1−8=64aNow, divide both sides by 64 to solve for 'a'.−8/64=a−1/8=a
Final Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of a.Now that we have found a to be −81, we substitute it back into the equation y=ax2−1.y=(−81)x2−1This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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