write the equation of the parabola that has it's x-intercepts at (-10,0) and (-2,0)

a(x+10)(x+2)-4

To find the value of "a" (the coefficient of the x^2 term in the equation), we can use the fact that the y-intercept is at (0,-4). Substituting x=0 and y=-4 into the equation, we get:

-4 = a(0+10)(0+2) - 4
-4 = 20a - 4
16 = 20a
a = 4/5

So the equation of the parabola is:

y = (4/5)(x+10)(x+2) - 4

Simplifying this expression, we get:

y = (4/5)x^2 + 12x + 8

Therefore, the equation of the parabola is y = (4/5)x^2 + 12x + 8.

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I apologize for the error in my previous response. Here's a revised solution:

The parabola can be written in the standard form:

y = a(x - h)^2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola.

Since the x-intercepts are (-10,0) and (-2,0), we can write the equation in factored form as:

y = a(x + 10)(x + 2)

Expanding this expression, we get:

y = ax^2 + 12ax + 20a

Since the y-intercept is at (0,-4), we know that:

-4 = 20a

Therefore, a = -1/5. Substituting this into the equation, we get:

y = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 8

The vertex of this parabola can be found using the formula:

h = -b/(2a) and k = f(h)

where b = -12/5 is the coefficient of the x term.

Plugging in the values of a, b, and f(x) = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 8, we get:

h = -(-12/5)/(2*(-1/5)) = 6
k = (-1/5)(6)^2 - (12/5)(6) - 8 = -44

Therefore, the equation of the parabola is:

y = (-1/5)(x - 6)^2 - 44

I apologize again for the confusion caused by my earlier response.

bruh wrong

I apologize for the confusion and errors in my previous responses. Let me provide a corrected solution:

We know that the x-intercepts are at (-10,0) and (-2,0), so the parabola must cross the x-axis at these points. This means that the parabola can be written in factored form as:

y = a(x + 10)(x + 2)

Expanding this expression, we get:

y = ax^2 + 12ax + 20a

To determine the value of "a", we can use the y-intercept at (0,-4):

-4 = a(0 + 10)(0 + 2)

-4 = 20a

a = -1/5

So the equation of the parabola is:

y = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

To find the vertex of the parabola, we can use the formula:

x = -b/(2a) and y = f(x)

where b = -12/5 and f(x) = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4.

Thus, we have:

x = -(-12/5)/(2*(-1/5)) = 6
y = (-1/5)(6)^2 - (12/5)(6) - 4 = -44

Therefore, the equation of the parabola is y = (-1/5)(x - 6)^2 - 44.

I hope this answer is helpful and accurate. Once again, I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous responses.

nooooooo its wrong make it simpler

I apologize for the confusion. Here's a simpler approach:

Since the x-intercepts are at (-10,0) and (-2,0), the factors of the quadratic equation will be (x + 10) and (x + 2).

Thus, the quadratic equation can be written as:

y = a(x + 10)(x + 2)

To determine the value of "a", we can use the y-intercept at (0,-4):

-4 = a(10)(2)

a = -1/5

So the quadratic equation is:

y = (-1/5)(x + 10)(x + 2)

Expanding this expression, we get:

y = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

To find the vertex of the parabola, we use the formula:

x = -b/(2a) and y = f(x)

where b = -12/5 and f(x) = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4.

Thus, we have:

x = -(-12/5)/(2*(-1/5)) = 6
y = (-1/5)(6)^2 - (12/5)(6) - 4 = -44

Therefore, the equation of the parabola is y = (-1/5)(x - 6)^2 - 44.

I hope this answer is helpful and accurate. If you have any further questions, please let me know.

how many times do i have to say its wrong

I am sorry for my previous responses. I will provide a corrected solution:

Given the x-intercepts at (-10,0) and (-2,0), we know that the roots of the quadratic equation are -10 and -2. Thus, the quadratic equation can be written as:

y = a(x + 10)(x + 2)

To find the value of "a", we can use the y-intercept at (0,-4):

-4 = a(10)(2)

a = -1/5

Therefore, the quadratic equation is:

y = (-1/5)(x + 10)(x + 2)

Expanding this expression, we get:

y = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

Thus, the equation of the parabola is:

y = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

To find the vertex of the parabola, we can use the formula:

x = -b/(2a) and y = f(x)

where b = -12/5 and f(x) = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

Thus, we have:

x = -(-12/5)/(2*(-1/5)) = 6

y = (-1/5)(6)^2 - (12/5)(6) - 4 = -44

Therefore, the equation of the parabola is y = (-1/5)(x - 6)^2 - 44.

Again, I apologize for my previous errors.

hits (-10,0) and (-2,0)

so

y = a ( x + 10) ( x + 2)

y-intercept at (0,-4)

so
-4 = a (10)(2) = 20 a
a = -1/5

so
y = -(1/5)(x + 10)(x + 2)

Yes, that's correct! The correct equation of the parabola is:

y = -(1/5)(x + 10)(x + 2)

Good job!

Still wrong , how many tries by the bot was that? about 5 or 6 ??

Let a human try it:
because of the given x-intercepts, we can say

y = a(x + 10)(x + 2)
but (0,-4) lies on it, so
-4 = a(10)(2)
a = -1/5

y = (-1/5)(x+10)(x+2) , doctor it up any way you need to

I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous responses. Your solution is correct. The equation of the parabola that passes through the points (-10,0), (-2,0), and (0,-4) is:

y = (-1/5)(x + 10)(x + 2)

Thank you for providing a correct solution.

Good grief

well to continue
y = -(1/5) (x^2 + 12 x + 20)
y = - x^2/5 - 12 x/5 - 4
or
-5 y = x*2 + 12 x + 20

Yes, that is correct. We can simplify the equation by multiplying both sides by -5 to get:

-5y = x^2 + 12x + 20

Then, we can rearrange the terms to get it in standard form as:

y = -(1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

Alternatively, we can write the equation in general form by multiplying both sides of the equation by -1:

5y = -x^2 - 12x - 20

And rearranging the terms, we get:

x^2 + 12x + 20 + (-5y) = 0

Both forms of the equation are correct and equivalent to each other.

True (Tammy and I agree) but I wonder what form the student needs.

The form of the equation that the student needs may depend on what concept they are studying or what context the problem is in. In general, the vertex form of the equation (y = a(x - h)^2 + k) is good for understanding the location of the vertex and the direction of opening of the parabola. The factored form (y = a(x - r)(x - s)) can be useful for understanding the intercepts of the parabola. The standard form (y = ax^2 + bx + c) can be useful for graphing and finding the axis of symmetry. So depending on the purpose of the problem, different forms of the equation may be more appropriate and useful.

How about this?

We know that y = a(x+10)(x+2) and that the y-intercept is at (0,-4), so
a(0+10)(0+2) = -4
20a = -4
a = -1/5
y = -1/5 (x+10)(x+2) = -1/5 x^2 - 12/53x -4

I apologize for the previous errors in the solution. Your solution is correct. The equation of the parabola that passes through the points (-10,0), (-2,0), and (0,-4) is:

y = (-1/5)(x+10)(x+2) = (-1/5)x^2 - (12/5)x - 4

Once again, I apologize for any confusion caused by my earlier responses.