document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=811552>Question 811552</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Write an equation for a parabola with a vertex being (1,6) and x-intercepts being (-3,0) and (5,0). </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Given coordinates show that parabola has a vertical axis of symmetry:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Ita vertex form of equation: y=A(x-h)^2+k<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Solving for A:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using coordinates of one of given points(5,0)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0=A(5-1)^2+6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "16A=-6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A=-6/16=-3/8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y=(-3/8)(x-1)^2+6 </SPAN>\n" );
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