Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (2,0), (−2,−24), and (−3,0). 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 (2,0), (−2,−24), and (−3,0). 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 (2,0) and (−3,0). These points indicate where the parabola crosses the x-axis, so p=2 and q=−3.
Write general form: Write the general form of the equation using the identified x-intercepts. The equation becomes y=a(x−2)(x+3).
Substitute point: Substitute the point (−2,−24) into the equation to find the value of a. Plugging in x=−2 and y=−24 gives: −24=a(−2−2)(−2+3).
Simplify and solve: Simplify and solve for a. The equation becomes −24=a(−4)(1), so −24=−4a. Dividing both sides by −4 gives a=6.
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