We know that
case a)the equation of the vertical parabola write in vertex form is
y=a(x-h)²+k,
where (h, k) is the vertex.
Using our vertex, we have:
y=a(x-2)²-1
We know that the parabola goes through (5, 0),
so
we can use these coordinates to find the value of a:
0=a(5-2)²-1
0=a(3)²-1
0=9a-1
Add 1 to both sides:
0+1=9a-1+1
1=9a
Divide both sides by 9:
1/9 = 9a/9
1/9 = a
y=(1/9)(x-2)²-1
the answer isa=1/9case b)the equation of the horizontal parabola write in vertex form is
x=a(y-k)²+h,
where (h, k) is the vertex.
Using our vertex, we have:
x=a(y+1)²+2,
We know that the parabola goes through (5, 0),
so
we can use these coordinates to find the value of a:
5=a(0+1)²+2
5=a+2
a=5-2
a=3
x=3(y+1)²+2
the answer isa=3
see the attached figure
Answer:
53
Step-by-step explanation:
Professor Dan Healy, one of my Engineering instructors back in prehistoric times, had a favorite way of showing us how to do this kind of problem ... I mean the kind that's incredibly easy, but your own fear gets in the way and convinces you that you can't handle it. Here is Prof. Healy's method.
For a few moments, call the square root of 5 by the name "cow".
cow - x = 4 . Solve this equation for 'x' :
Add 'x' to each side of the equation: cow = 4 + x
Subtract 4 from each side: cow - 4 = x
Now, we can put the real value back in place of 'cow' : <u>√5 - 4 = x</u>
That right there is a perfect solution. But If you absolutely need to
know the number, then grab your calculator:
√5 = 2.2361 (rounded)
x = √5 - 4 = 2.2361 - 4 = <u>-1.7639</u> (rounded)
You start by putting the numbers up and down like this
56
x 31
--1------
1 56
1580
---------
1736
On top of the 5 at the bottom you put 2 ones on top because 5+8 is 13 hope this helps