Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points shown in the table. (−7,0)(−6,2)(−1,0) 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 shown in the table. (−7,0)(−6,2)(−1,0) 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. Points (−7,0) and (−1,0) are x-intercepts, so p=−7 and q=−1.
Write parabola equation: Write the equation of the parabola using the form y=a(x−p)(x−q). Substituting p and q, we get y=a(x+7)(x+1).
Use point to find a: Use the point (−6,2) to find the value of a. Substitute x=−6 and y=2 into the equation: 2=a(−6+7)(−6+1).
Solve for a: Simplify and solve for a: 2=a(1)(−5), 2=−5a, a = -rac{2}{5}.
Final equation: Write the final equation of the parabola substituting a=−52 into y=a(x+7)(x+1). The equation becomes y=−52(x+7)(x+1).
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