Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (−4,0), (−2,0), and (−1,−18). 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 (−4,0), (−2,0), and (−1,−18). 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 (−4,0) and (−2,0). These points indicate where the parabola crosses the x-axis, so p=−4 and q=−2.
Formulate parabola equation: Formulate the equation of the parabola using the standard form y=a(x−p)(x−q). Substituting p and q, we get y=a(x+4)(x+2).
Find value of a: Use the third point (−1,−18) to find the value of a. Substitute x=−1 and y=−18 into the equation: −18=a(−1+4)(−1+2).
Solve for a: Simplify and solve for a: −18=a(3)(1), −18=3a, a=−18/3, a=−6.
Write final equation: Write the final equation of the parabola substituting a=−6 into y=a(x+4)(x+2). The equation becomes y=−6(x+4)(x+2).
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