Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−2) and passes through (12,−20). 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,−2)?Since the vertex is (0,−2), we substitute h=0 and k=−2 into the vertex form equation.y=a(x−0)2−2y=ax2−2
Value of 'a' Calculation: Determine the value of 'a' using the point (12,−20).We know the parabola passes through the point (12,−20), so we substitute x=12 and y=−20 into the equation to find 'a'.−20=a(12)2−2
Solving for 'a': Solve for 'a'.−20=144a−2Add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with 'a'.−18=144aDivide both sides by 144 to solve for 'a'.a=−14418a=−81
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=−81, we substitute it back into the equation y=ax2−2. y=(−81)x2−2 This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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