Problems: 4. Given the graph of the parabola shown below a. Write the equation of the parabola in vertex form by finding values for h, k, and a. b. Expand your answer in part (a.) to write the equation of the parabola in general form.
Added by Laurie C.
Close
Step 1
In this case, the vertex is at (4, 6). Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adi S and 64 other Calculus 1 / AB educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Use the vertex form to write the equation of the parabola.
Madhur L.
Solve the given problems. The equation of a parabola with vertex $(h, k)$ and axis parallel to the $x$ -axis is $(y-k)^{2}=4 p(x-h) .$ (This is shown in Section 21.7.) Sketch the parabola for which $(h, k)$ is (2,-3) and $p=2.$
Plane Analytic Geometry
The Parabola
Recommended Textbooks
Calculus: Early Transcendentals
Thomas Calculus
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD