Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,−6) and passes through (12,12). Write its equation in vertex form.Simplify any fractions.
Identify Vertex Values: We have:Vertex: (0,−6)Identify the values of h and k.Vertex is (0,−6).h=0k=−6
Select Equation: We have:y=a(x−h)2+kh=0 and k=−6Select the equation after substituting the values of h and k.Substitute h=0 and k=−6 in y=a(x−h)2+k.y=a(x−0)2−6y=ax2−6
Find Value of a: We have: y=ax2−6 Point: (12,12) Find the value of a. y=ax2−6 12=a(12)2−6 12+6=a×144 18=144a 14418=a a=81
Write Vertex Form: We found:a=81h=0k=−6Write the equation of a parabola in vertex form.y=a(x−h)2+ky=81(x−0)2−6Vertex form: y=81x2−6
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