What is the equation of the parabola that has a vertex at (1, 8) and passes through point (5,44) ?

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Jim G.
May 9, 2016

y=9/4(x-1)^2+8

Explanation:

The equation of a parabola in color(blue)" vertex form ""is"

color(red)(|bar(ul(color(white)(a/a)color(black)(y=a(x-h)^2+k)color(white)(a/a)|)))
where (h ,k) are the coords of vertex

here the vertex = (1 ,8) and so

y=a(x-1)^2+8

now (5 ,44) lies on the parabola and therefore will satisfy the equation.
Substituting x = 5 , y = 44 into the equation allows us to find a.

44=a(5-1)^2+8→ 16a=36rArra=9/4

equation of parabola is : y=9/4(x-1)^2+8

or in standard form- obtained by expanding bracket , we also get

y=9/4x^2-9/2x+41/4

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