Q. Write the equation in vertex form for the parabola with vertex (0,8) and focus (0,9).Simplify any fractions.______
Identify Orientation: Identify the orientation of the parabola based on the vertex and focus.Since the focus is directly above the vertex, the parabola opens upwards.
Determine Value of 'a': Determine the value of 'a' using the distance between the vertex and focus.The distance is 1 (9−8=1).For an upward opening parabola, a is positive and equals 4p1, where p is the distance from the vertex to the focus.So, a=4×11=41.
Write Vertex Form: Write the vertex form of the parabola using the vertex (h,k) and the value of ′a′. The vertex form is y=a(x−h)2+k. Substitute a=41, h=0, and k=8. y=41(x−0)2+8.
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation. y=41x2+8.
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