Question

Write the equation of a parabola containing the point 6,3 with vertex at 5,-3

Answer 1

y = 1/3 x 2 +4 x + 15

Explanation:

y = a (x - h)2 + k

where (h,k) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier

here (h,k) = ( - 6, 3)

y = a ( x + 6)2 + 3

to find a substitute (12,9) into the equation

9 = 18 a + 3

18 a = 9 - 3 = 6 a = 6/18 = 1/3

y = 1/3 (x + 6)2 + 3

distributing gives

y = 1/3 (x2 + 12x + 36) + 3

y = 1/3x2 + 4x + 15