Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points shown in the table.(−3,12)(−2,0)(−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.(−3,12)(−2,0)(−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 p and q: Identify the values of p and q from the given points. The points (−2,0) and (−1,0) indicate the x-intercepts of the parabola, so p=−2 and q=−1.
Write general form: Write the general form of the equation using the identified p and q. Substitute −2 for p and −1 for q into the equation y=a(x−p)(x−q). This gives y=a(x+2)(x+1).
Use point (−3,12): Use the point (−3,12) to find the value of a. Substitute −3 for x and 12 for y into the equation y=a(x+2)(x+1). This results in 12=a(−3+2)(−3+1).
Simplify and solve: Simplify and solve for a. The equation becomes 12=a(−1)(−2), which simplifies to 12=2a. Solving for a gives a=212=6.
Write final equation: Write the final equation of the parabola using the found value of a. Substitute 6 for a into y=a(x+2)(x+1). This results in y=6(x+2)(x+1).
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