One form of the equation of a parabola is
y = ax² + bx + c
The curve passes through (0,-6), (-1,-12) and (3,0). Therefore
c = - 6 (1)
a - b + c = -12 (2)
9a + 3b + c = 0 (3)
Substitute (1) into (2) and into (3).
a - b -6 = -12
a - b = -6 (4)
9a + 3b - 6 = 0
9a + 3b = 6 (5)
Substitute a = b - 6 from (4) into (5).
9(b - 6) + 3b = 6
12b - 54 = 6
12b = 60
b = 5
a = b - 6 = -1
The equation is
y = -x² + 5x - 6
Let us use completing the square to write the equation in standard form for a parabola.
y = -[x² - 5x] - 6
= -[ (x - 2.5)² - 2.5²] - 6
= -(x - 2.5)² + 6.25 - 6
y = -(x - 2.5)² + 0.25
This is the standdard form of the equation for the parabola.
The vertex us at (2.5, 0.25).
The axis of symmetry is x = 2.5
Because the leading coefficient is -1 (negative), the curve opens downward.
The graph is shown below.
Answer: y = -(x - 2.5)² + 0.25
162 / 2 = 81
the answer is D
Answer:
run = 1081.6 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
sin = opp/hyp
sin18 = 3500 / run
run = 3500 / sin18
run = 1081.6 ft
Answer:
It is a decreasing function for 0 < b < 1.
Step-by-step explanation:
Logarithm function:
The logarithm function is given by:

The base b determines if the function increases or decreases.
For 0 < b < 1, the function decreases.
For b > 1, the function increases.
In this question:
By the definition above, it is a decreasing function for 0 < b < 1.
6 / 2/5
6 * 5/2
30/2
15
15 pieces of wire
Answer: 15 pieces of wire