Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,5) and passes through (−8,−3). 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.
Vertex Equation: What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,5)?Substitute 0 for h and 5 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+5y=ax2+5
Find Value of a: Use the point (−8,−3) to find the value of a. Replace the variables with (−8,−3) in the equation. Substitute −8 for x and −3 for y. −3=a(−8)2+5−3=64a+5
Solve for a: Solve for a.−3=64a+5Subtract 5 from both sides.−3−5=64a−8=64aDivide both sides by 64.−648=a−81=a
Write Parabola Equation: Write the equation of the parabola with a=−81. Substitute −81 for a in the equation y=ax2+5. y=(−81)x2+5 Vertex form of the parabola: y=−(81)x2+5
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