Q. Write the equation in vertex form for the parabola with vertex (0,4) and focus (0,0).Simplify any fractions.______
Identify vertex form: Identify the vertex form of a vertical parabola.Vertex form: y=a(x−h)2+k
Given vertex and focus: Given vertex (h,k)=(0,4) and focus at (0,0). Since the focus is below the vertex, the parabola opens downward.
Calculate distance and 'a': Calculate the distance between vertex and focus to find the value of 'a'.Distance = ∣4−0∣=4Since the parabola opens downward, 'a' is negative.a=−4p1, where p is the distance from the vertex to the focus.a=−4×41a=−161
Substitute values into equation: Substitute a value, and vertex coordinates into the vertex form equation.y=a(x−h)2+ky=−161(x−0)2+4y=−161x2+4
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