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Find the quadratic function that has the indicated vertex and whose graph passes through the given point. Vertex: (2,3) Point:...Question
Find the quadratic function that has the indicated vertex and whose graph passes through the given point.
Vertex: (2,3) Point: (0,2)
I do not know how to do this! Please explain!! Thank You
Vertex: (2,3) Point: (0,2)
I do not know how to do this! Please explain!! Thank You
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Reiny
Write it in vertex form
y = a(x-2)^2 + 3, the only thing we don't know is the a value
sub in the given point
2 = a(-2)^2 + 3
-1 = 4a
a = -1/4
so
y = (-1/4)(x-2)^2 + 3
expand it if you need it in general form
y = a(x-2)^2 + 3, the only thing we don't know is the a value
sub in the given point
2 = a(-2)^2 + 3
-1 = 4a
a = -1/4
so
y = (-1/4)(x-2)^2 + 3
expand it if you need it in general form