Question
Find the equation of the parabola
y = ax2 + bx + c
that passes through the points. To verify your result, use a graphing utility to plot the points and graph the parabola.
(−2, −15), (−1, −4), (1/2,-10)
y=?
y = ax2 + bx + c
that passes through the points. To verify your result, use a graphing utility to plot the points and graph the parabola.
(−2, −15), (−1, −4), (1/2,-10)
y=?
Answers
Steve
4a - 2b + c = -15
a - b + c = -4
a + 2b + 4c = -40
y = -6x^2 - 7x - 5
a - b + c = -4
a + 2b + 4c = -40
y = -6x^2 - 7x - 5