Write the equation of the parabola that passes through the points shown in the table. (−2,0), (2,−11), (4,0) 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. (−2,0), (2,−11), (4,0) 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 (−2,0) and (4,0) are x-intercepts, so p=−2 and q=4.
Write equation in form: Write the equation in the form y=a(x−p)(x−q). Substituting p and q, we get y=a(x+2)(x−4).
Use point to find a: Use the point (2,−11) to find the value of a. Substitute x=2 and y=−11 into the equation: −11=a(2+2)(2−4).
Simplify and solve for a: Simplify and solve for a: −11=a(4)(−2), −11=−8a, a=−11/−8, a=11/8.
Write final equation: Write the final equation using the value of a: y=(811)(x+2)(x−4).
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