Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,6) and passes through (10,−19). 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 (0,6)?Substitute 0 for h and 6 for k in the vertex form.y=a(x−0)2+6y=ax2+6
Find 'a' Value: Use the point (10,−19) to find the value of 'a'.Replace the variables with (10,−19) in the equation.Substitute 10 for x and −19 for y.−19=a(10)2+6−19=100a+6
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.−19=100a+6Subtract 6 from both sides.−19−6=100a−25=100aDivide both sides by 100.−10025=a−41=a
Write Equation with 'a' Value: Write the equation of the parabola with the value of 'a'.Substitute −41 for a in the equation y=ax2+6.y=(−41)x2+6Vertex form of the parabola: y=−(41)x2+6
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