Question 976776: what equation is needed for a parabola which passes through points (0,3)(1,6)(-1,8) Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josmiceli:Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! what equation is needed for a parabola which passes through points (0,3)(1,6)(-1,8)
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y = ax^2 + bx + c
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Use the points to make 3 equations, then solve for a, b & c
The 1st one is easy: c = 3
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! The general formula is:
( 0,3 )
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( 1,6 )
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( -1,8 )
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Add the equations
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The equation is:
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check:
( 0,3 )
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You can check the other 2 points