Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,3) and passes through (−8,−13). 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)?Substitute 0 for h and 3 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+3y=ax2+3
Finding 'a' Value: Use the point (−8,−13) to find the value of 'a'.Replace the variables with (−8,−13) in the equation.Substitute −8 for x and −13 for y.−13=a(−8)2+3−13=64a+3
Solving for 'a': Solve for a.−13=64a+3 Subtract 3 from both sides.−16=64a Divide both sides by 64.a=−6416 Simplify the fraction.a=−41
Final Parabola Equation: Write the equation of the parabola with the value of a.Substitute −41 for a in the equation y=ax2+3.y=(−41)x2+3The vertex form of the parabola is y=−(41)x2+3.
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