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Step-by-step explanation:
So we have the expression:
Recall the order of operations or PEMDAS:
P: Operations within parentheses must be done first. On a side note, do parentheses before brackets.
E: Within the parentheses, if exponents are present, do them before all other operations.
M/D: Multiplication and division next, whichever comes first.
A/S: Addition and subtraction next, whichever comes first.
(Note: This is how the order of operations is traditionally taught and how it was to me. If this is different for you, I do apologize. However, the answer should be the same.)
Thus, we should do the operations inside the parentheses first. Therefore:
The parentheses is:
Square the 6 and the 4:
Do the operations from left to right. 36 divided by 3 is 12. 12 times 4 is 48:
Therefore, the original equation is now:
Multiply with the brackets:
Subtract with the brackets:
Two negatives make a positive. Add:
Therefore:
let's notice something, the parabola is a vertical one, so the squared variable is the x, and is opening downwards, meaning the x² will have a negative coefficient.
the distance from the vertex to the directrix/focus is the amount of "p" units, let's see in the graph, the distance from the vertex to the directrix is 2, and since the parabola is opening downwards, "p" is a negative 2, p = -2. The vertex is of course at (0, 2).