Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (−3,−5), (−2,0), (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 (−3,−5), (−2,0), (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 (−3,−5), (−2,0), and (3,0). The points where y=0 are the x-intercepts, so p=−2 and q=3.
Substitute into equation: Use the form y=a(x−p)(x−q) and substitute p=−2 and q=3. This gives y=a(x+2)(x−3).
Find value of 'a': Substitute the point (−3,−5) into the equation to find 'a'. Plugging in x=−3 and y=−5, we get −5=a(−3+2)(−3−3).
Simplify equation: Simplify the equation: −5=a(−1)(−6)=6a. Solving for a gives a=−65.
Write final equation: Write the final equation using the values of a, p, and q. Substitute a=−65, p=−2, and q=3 into y=a(x−p)(x−q). This results in y=−65(x+2)(x−3).
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