3.2.5 Find a so that the point (-1,4) is on the graph of f(x) = ax^2+1

Bibscy asked Jan 27, 2022

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3.2.5
Find a so that the point (-1,4) is on the graph of f(x) = ax^2+1

Bibscy asked Jan 27, 2022

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Answer:

a = 3

Explanation:

Evaluating the given function at the point, we have ...

f(-1) = a(-1)^2 +1 = 4

a +1 = 4

a = 3

The value of 'a' is 3.

Selia answered Jan 31, 2022

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