we are asked to determine the equation of a parabola given three points. To do that let's remember the general form of a quadratic equation in vertex form:
Where the point (h, k) is the vertex. We are given that:
Replacing in the equation we get:
Now, to determine the value of "a" we use the point (2, 0). Replacing we get:
Solving the operations:
Now we solve form "a" first by adding 2 to both sides:
Replacing the value of "a" in the equation:
Now the y-intercept is the point where x = 0. replacing that value of "x" in the equation we get:
Solving the operations:
Therefore, the y*