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What is the equation of this parabola

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-07-08] [Hit: ]
Now plug in either of the roots to solve for a. Ill use (9,......
zeros are at (-5,0) and (9,0), the vertex is (2,-2)
what is the factored form of this parabola? and standard form?

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The zeros tell you that it factors as (x+5)(x-9), but you have to find the coefficient, using the vertex.

Y= a(x+5)(x-9)

plugging in the vertex for x and y,

-2= a(2+5)(2-9)

-2= a(7)(-7)

-2= -49a

a= (2/49)

So y = (2/49)(x+5)(x-9)

In standard form, y= (2/49)(x^2-4x-45)

Y = (2/49)x^2-(8/49)x-90/49

Hoping this helps!

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The fact that the vertex is at (2, -2) means that the equation of the parabola is of some from:
y = a*(x-2)^2 - 2
The -2 in the parentheses is due to the vertex being moved to +2 on the x-axis
The -2 outside the parentheses is due to the vertex being moved down to -2 with respect to the y-axis.
Now plug in either of the roots to solve for a. I'll use (9,0)
0 = a*(9-2)^2 - 2
0 = 49a - 2
49a = 2
a = 2/49
So the final equation is:
y = (2/49)*(x-2)^2 - 2

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factored form is:
(x + 5) (x - 9) = 0

x^2 - 4x - 45 = 0
y = x^2 - 4x - 45 is the equation
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