Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (−3,−14), (−5,0), and (2,0). 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,−14), (−5,0), and (2,0). 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: −5, 2
Write equation in form: Use the x-intercepts to write the equation in the form y=a(x−p)(x−q).p=−5q=2y=a(x−(−5))(x−2)y=a(x+5)(x−2)
Find value of 'a': Use the third point (−3,−14) to find the value of 'a'.Substitute x=−3 and y=−14 into the equation y=a(x+5)(x−2).−14=a(−3+5)(−3−2)−14=a(2)(−5)−14=−10a
Solve for 'a': Solve for 'a'.−14=−10a−14/−10=aa=14/10a=7/5
Write final equation: Write the final equation of the parabola using the value of a and the x-intercepts.a=57p=−5q=2y=a(x−p)(x−q)y=(57)(x+5)(x−2)
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