Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−5) and passes through (−6,−2). 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,−5)?Substitute 0 for h and −5 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+(−5)y=ax2−5
Use Point to Find 'a': Use the point (−6,−2) to find the value of 'a'.Replace the variables with (−6,−2) in the equation.Substitute −6 for x and −2 for y.−2=a(−6)2−5−2=36a−5
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.Add 5 to both sides of the equation.−2+5=36a3=36aDivide both sides by 36 to find 'a'.363=aSimplify the fraction.121=a
Write Equation with 'a': Write the equation of the parabola using the value of 'a'.Substitute 121 for a in the equation y=ax2−5.y=(121)x2−5This is the equation of the parabola in vertex form.
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