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A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,0)(0,0) and passes through (20,20)(20,20). 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 (20,20)(20,20). Write its equation in vertex form.\newlineSimplify any fractions.
  1. Vertex Form: What is the vertex form of the parabola?\newlineVertex form of 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 (20,20)(20,20): y=ax2y = ax^2 Replace the variables with (20,20)(20, 20) in the equation. Substitute 2020 for xx and 2020 for yy. 20=a(20)220 = a(20)^2 20=400a20 = 400a
  4. Solve for aa: 20=400a20 = 400a\newlineSolve for aa.\newline20400=a\frac{20}{400} = a\newline120=a\frac{1}{20} = a
  5. Equation with a=120a=\frac{1}{20}: y=ax2y = ax^2\newlineWhat is the equation of the parabola if a=120a = \frac{1}{20}?\newlineSubstitute 120\frac{1}{20} for aa.\newliney=(120)x2y = \left(\frac{1}{20}\right)x^2\newlineVertex form of parabola: y=(120)x2y = \left(\frac{1}{20}\right)x^2

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