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A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0)(0,0) and passes through (4,4)(-4,4). Write its equation in vertex form.\newlineSimplify any fractions.

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Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0)(0,0) and passes through (4,4)(-4,4). Write its equation in vertex form.\newlineSimplify any fractions.
  1. Vertex Form: What is the vertex form of the parabola?\newlineVertex form of a parabola: y=a(xh)2+ky = a(x - h)^2 + k
  2. Equation at (0,0)(0,0): What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,0)(0, 0)?\newlineSubstitute 00 for hh and 00 for kk in vertex form.\newliney=a(x0)2+0y = a(x - 0)^2 + 0\newliney=ax2y = ax^2
  3. Substitute (4,4)(-4,4): y=ax2y = ax^2\newlineReplace the variables with (4,4)(-4, 4) in the equation.\newlineSubstitute 4-4 for xx and 44 for yy.\newline4=a(4)24 = a(-4)^2\newline4=16a4 = 16a
  4. Solve for aa: 4=16a4 = 16a\newlineSolve for aa.\newline4=16a4 = 16a\newline416=a\frac{4}{16} = a\newline14=a\frac{1}{4} = a
  5. Equation with a=14a=\frac{1}{4}: y=ax2y = ax^2\newlineWhat is the equation of the parabola if a=14a = \frac{1}{4}?\newlineSubstitute 14\frac{1}{4} for aa.\newliney=(14)x2y = (\frac{1}{4})x^2\newlineVertex form of the parabola: y=(14)x2y = (\frac{1}{4})x^2

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