Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Systems and Matrices - Test - Page 957: 8

Answer

$y=2x^2-8x+11$

Work Step by Step

1. Start from the standard form $y=a(x-h)^2+k$ 2. As the apex $(2,3)$ is given, we have $h=2, k=3$ and the equation becomes $y=a(x-2)^2+3$ 3. As point $(1,5)$ is on the curve, we have $5=a(1-2)^2+3$ which gives $a=2$ 4. Thus the equation is $y=2(x-2)^2+3=2x^2-8x+11$ Note: you can also set up a system of equations to solve $a,b,c$, but this is not required by the exercise.
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