Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,3) and passes through (−8,19). Write its equation in vertex form.Simplify any fractions.
Vertex Form: 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 at (0,3): What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,3)?Substitute 0 for h and 3 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+3y=ax2+3
Use Point (−8,19): Use the point (−8,19) to find the value of a. Replace the variables with (−8,19) in the equation. Substitute −8 for x and 19 for y. 19=a(−8)2+319=64a+3
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.19=64a+3Subtract 3 from both sides.16=64aDivide both sides by 64.6416=a41=a
Write Equation: Write the equation of the parabola with the value of 'a' found.Substitute 41 for a in the equation y=ax2+3.y=(41)x2+3Vertex form of the parabola: y=(41)x2+3
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