Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points (4,0), (6,0), (8,4). 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), (6,0), (8,4). Write your answer in the form y=a(x–p)(x–q), where a, p, and q are integers, decimals, or simplified fractions.
Identify p and q: Identify the values of p and q from the given points where the parabola crosses the x-axis, which are (4,0) and (6,0). Thus, p=4 and q=6.
Write parabola equation: Write the equation of the parabola in the form y=a(x−p)(x−q). Substituting p=4 and q=6, we get y=a(x−4)(x−6).
Substitute point (8,4): Substitute the point (8,4) into the equation to find the value of a. Plugging in x=8 and y=4, we get 4=a(8−4)(8−6).
Solve for a: Simplify and solve for a: 4=a(4)(2), 4=8a, a=84, a=0.5.
Final equation of parabola: Write the final equation of the parabola using the values of a, p, and q. Substituting a=0.5, p=4, and q=6 into y=a(x−p)(x−q), we get y=0.5(x−4)(x−6).
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