Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−3) and passes through (−2,−2). 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,−3)?Since the vertex is (0,−3), we substitute h=0 and k=−3 into the vertex form equation.y=a(x−0)2−3y=ax2−3
Value of 'a' Calculation: Determine the value of 'a' using the point (−2,−2).The parabola passes through the point (−2,−2), so we substitute x=−2 and y=−2 into the equation to find 'a'.−2=a(−2)2−3−2=4a−3
Solving for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with 'a'.−2+3=4a1=4aNow, divide both sides by 4 to solve for 'a'.41=a
Final Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of a.Now that we know a is 41, we substitute it back into the equation y=ax2−3.y=(41)x2−3This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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