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6 January, 21:55

What is the equation of the parabola with vertex (-2,5) and an x-intercept of x = 3

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  1. 6 January, 22:01
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    if parabola has a vertex not in x-axis, it should have 2 x intercept

    x-vertex = - 2

    first x intercept = 3

    second x intercept should - 7

    so the equation will like this

    y = a (x-x1) (x-x2)

    y = a (x-3) (x+7)

    y = a (x² + 4x - 21)

    5 = a ((-2) ² + 4 (-2) - 21)

    5 = a (4 - 8 - 21)

    5 = a (-25)

    a = 5 / (-25)

    a = - 1/5

    then the equation is

    y = (-1/5) (x² - 4x - 21)

    or you can write as

    y = - x²/5 + 4x/5 + 21/5

    or as this one

    5y = - x² + 4x + 21
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