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)?Substitute 0 for h and 2 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+2y=ax2+2
Use Point for 'a': Use the point (12,20) to find the value of 'a'.Replace the variables with (12,20) in the equation.Substitute 12 for x and 20 for y.20=a(12)2+220=144a+2
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.20−2=144a18=144aDivide both sides by 144.a=14418a=81
Write Equation with 'a': Write the equation of the parabola with the value of 'a'.Substitute 81 for a in the equation from Step 2.y=(81)x2+2Vertex form of the parabola: y=(81)x2+2
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