Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - 3.2 The Vertex of a Parabola - Exercises and Problems for Section 3.2 - Exercises and Problems - Page 127: 9

Answer

$ y=\frac{3}{16} \cdot(x-6)^2+5 $

Work Step by Step

Since the vertex is $(6,5)$, we use the form $y=a(x-h)^2+k$, with $h=6$ and $k=5$. We solve for $a$, substituting in the second point, $(10,8)$. $$ \begin{aligned} y & =a(x-6)^2+5 \\ 8 & =a(10-6)^2+5 \\ 3 & =16 a \\ a& =\frac{3}{16} \end{aligned} $$ Hence $$ y=\frac{3}{16} \cdot(x-6)^2+5 $$
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