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A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,4)(0,-4) and passes through (6,5)(-6,5). Write its equation in vertex form.\newlineSimplify any fractions.

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Q. A parabola opening up or down has vertex (0,4)(0,-4) and passes through (6,5)(-6,5). 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 Vertex: What is the equation of a parabola with a vertex at (0,4)(0, -4)?\newlineSubstitute 00 for hh and 4-4 for kk in vertex form.\newliney=a(x0)2+(4)y = a(x - 0)^2 + (-4)\newliney=ax24y = ax^2 - 4
  3. Substitute Values: y=ax24y = ax^2 - 4\newlineReplace the variables with (6,5)(-6, 5) in the equation.\newlineSubstitute 6-6 for xx and 55 for yy.\newline5=a(6)245 = a(-6)^2 - 4\newline5=36a45 = 36a - 4
  4. Solve for aa: 5=36a45 = 36a - 4 Solve for aa. 5+4=36a5 + 4 = 36a 9=36a9 = 36a 936=a\frac{9}{36} = a 14=a\frac{1}{4} = a
  5. Equation with a=14a=\frac{1}{4}: y=ax24y = ax^2 - 4\newlineWhat is the equation of the parabola if a=14a = \frac{1}{4}?\newlineSubstitute 14\frac{1}{4} for aa.\newliney=(14)x24y = (\frac{1}{4})x^2 - 4\newlineVertex form of the parabola: y=(14)x24y = (\frac{1}{4})x^2 - 4

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