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Write the equation in vertex form given the vertex (4, 7) and passing through the point (0, 10).

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Answer:

f(x) = ³/₁₆ (x - 4)² + 7

Explanation:

The vertex form of the equation of the parabola with vertex (h, k) is:

f(x) = a(x - h)² + k

so the equation of parabola with the vertex (4, 7) is

f(x) = a(x - 4)² + 7

passes through the point (0, 10) means if x=0 then f(x)=10

10 = a(0 - 4)² + 7

10 -7 = a(-4)² + 7 -7

3 = 16a

a = ³/₁₆

Therefore the equation of parabla is:

f(x) = ³/₁₆ (x - 4)² + 7

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