Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,4) and passes through (4,3). Write its equation in vertex form.Simplify any fractions.______
Vertex Form of Parabola: 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 (0,4)?Substitute 0 for h and 4 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+4y=ax2+4
Use Point to Find a: Use the point (4,3) to find the value of a. Replace the variables with (4,3) in the equation. Substitute 4 for x and 3 for y. 3=a(4)2+43=16a+4
Solve for a: Solve for a.3=16a+4 Subtract 4 from both sides.3−4=16a−1=16a Divide both sides by 16.−161=a
Equation with a=−161: What is the equation of the parabola if a=−161?Substitute −161 for a in the equation y=ax2+4.y=(−161)x2+4Vertex form of the parabola: y=−161x2+4
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