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algebra senior
Problem
Suppose that we have an equation whose graph is a parabola with vertex , vertical axis of symmetry, and contains the point .
What is ?
What is ?
Solution
Since the axis of symmetry is vertical and the vertex is , the parabola may also be written as for some value of . Plugging the point into this expression gives This tells us .
Our equation is Putting it into form requires expanding the square, so we get Our answer is
Our equation is Putting it into form requires expanding the square, so we get Our answer is
Final answer
\left(-\frac{1}{2}, 3, -\frac{5}{2}\right)