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A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,2)(0,-2) and passes through (8,6)(-8,6). Write its equation in vertex form.\newlineSimplify any fractions.

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Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,2)(0,-2) and passes through (8,6)(-8,6). 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 Vertex: What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,2)(0, -2)?\newlineSubstitute 00 for hh and 2-2 for kk in vertex form.\newliney=a(x0)2+(2)y = a(x - 0)^2 + (-2)\newliney=ax22y = ax^2 - 2
  3. Substitute Values: y=ax22y = ax^2 - 2\newlineReplace the variables with (8,6)(-8, 6) in the equation.\newlineSubstitute 8-8 for xx and 66 for yy.\newline6=a(8)226 = a(-8)^2 - 2\newline6=64a26 = 64a - 2
  4. Solve for aa: 6=64a26 = 64a - 2\newlineSolve for aa.\newline6=64a26 = 64a - 2\newline8=64a8 = 64a\newline864=a\frac{8}{64} = a\newline18=a\frac{1}{8} = a
  5. Equation with a=18a=\frac{1}{8}: y=ax22y = ax^2 - 2\newlineWhat is the equation of parabola if a=18a = \frac{1}{8}?\newlineSubstitute 18\frac{1}{8} for aa.\newliney=(18)x22y = \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)x^2 - 2\newlineVertex form of parabola: y=(18)x22y = \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)x^2 - 2

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