Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (3,0), (2,−27), and (−1,0). Write your answer in the form y=a(x−p)(x−q), where a, p, and q are integers, decimals, or simplified fractions.
Q. Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (3,0), (2,−27), and (−1,0). Write your answer in the form y=a(x−p)(x−q), where a, p, and q are integers, decimals, or simplified fractions.
Identify x-intercepts: Identify the x-intercepts from the given points.The x-intercepts are the x-values of the points where the y-values are zero.x-intercepts: 3, −1
Write equation in form: Use the x-intercepts to write the equation in the form y=a(x−p)(x−q).p=3q=−1y=a(x−3)(x−(−1))y=a(x−3)(x+1)
Use point to find 'a': Use the point (2,−27) to find the value of 'a'.y=a(x−3)(x+1)−27=a(2−3)(2+1)−27=a(−1)(3)−27=−3a
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.−27=−3aa=−3−27a=9
Write final equation: Write the final equation of the parabola using the value of a and the x-intercepts.a=9p=3q=−1y=a(x−p)(x−q)y=9(x−3)(x+1)
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