Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−3) and passes through (−6,0). 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.
Vertex at (0,−3): 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 (−6,0).We know the parabola passes through the point (−6,0), so we substitute x=−6 and y=0 into the equation to find 'a'.0=a(−6)2−30=36a−3
Solving for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with 'a'.3=36aDivide both sides by 36 to solve for 'a'.a=363a=121
Final Equation in Vertex Form: Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form using the value of 'a'.Substitute a=121 into the equation y=ax2−3.y=(121)x2−3This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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