Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−5) and passes through (8,11). Write its equation in vertex form.Simplify any fractions.
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the parabola.The given vertex is (0,−5), which means h=0 and k=−5.The vertex form of a parabola is y=a(x−h)2+k.Substitute h=0 and k=−5 into the vertex form equation.y=a(x−0)2−5y=ax2−5
Substitute Values: Use the point (8,11) to find the value of ′a′. Substitute x=8 and y=11 into the equation y=ax2−5. 11=a(8)2−511=64a−5 Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with ′a′. 11+5=64a′a′0 Divide both sides by ′a′1 to solve for ′a′. ′a′3 Simplify the fraction. ′a′4
Find Value of 'a': Write the final equation of the parabola in vertex form.Now that we have a=41, h=0, and k=−5, substitute these values into the vertex form equation.y=a(x−h)2+ky=(41)(x−0)2−5Simplify the equation.y=(41)x2−5
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