SOLUTION: Determine the values of a and b in the relation y = ax 2 + bx + 7 if the vertex is located at (4, -5)

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Question 1186905: Determine the values of a and b in the relation y = ax 2 + bx + 7 if the vertex is located at (4, -5)
Answer by ikleyn(52908)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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For any quadratic function  y = ax^2 + bx + c,  the x-coordinate of the vertex is


       = .


THEREFORE, for your function   = 4,  because 4 is the x-coordinate of the vertex (given).


It gives  -b = 4*(2a),  or  b = -8a,  which is your sough relation.    ANSWER

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