College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Quadratic Functions and Their Properties - 4.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 300: 71

Answer

$a=6,b=0,c=2$

Work Step by Step

If the vertex of a graph is at (m,n) then the general formula for the quadratic function is $f(x)=a(x-m)^2+n$. According to the picture the vertex of the graph is at (0,2), hence the quadratic function becomes $f(x)=a(x)^2+2$. The point (1,8) is on the graph, hence if we plug in the values we get $8=a+2$, hence a=6, hence $f(x)=6(x)^2+2$, thus $a=6,b=0,c=2$
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