Question

Write the equation of the parabola that has a vertex at (4,6) and passes through (5,8)

Answer 1

A parabola has vertex at (4,6) and passes through the point (5,8).

The general equation of the parabola is:

`y=a(x-h)^2+k`

Where (h,k)=(4,6) in this case so it follows:

`y=a(x-4)^2+6`

Also it passes through (5,8) so it follows:

`\begin{gathered} 8=a(5-4)^2+6 \\ a=2 \end{gathered}`

Hence the equation is:

`y=2(x-4)^2+6`