Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−1) and passes through (6,−4). 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.
Equation with Vertex: 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 to Find 'a': Use the point (6,−4) to find the value of 'a'.The parabola passes through the point (6,−4), so we substitute x=6 and y=−4 into the equation to solve for 'a'.−4=a(6)2−1−4=36a−1
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Add 1 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with 'a'.−4+1=36a−1+1−3=36aDivide both sides by 36 to solve for 'a'.−363=aSimplify the fraction.−121=a
Write Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of a. Substitute −121 for a in the equation y=ax2−1. y=(−121)x2−1 This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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