Question

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1.How does changing each of a, b, and c in the equation y = ax2 + bx + c change the shape of the parabola?
2.How would you have to change the equation to make the ball first hit the backboard and then fall through the net?
3.Explain how another player could stand in the same spot, facing the same direction, throw the ball in that direction, but miss the basket.

Answer 1

Hey aajugdar think you can help?

Answer 2

yes
but this is a big theory type question

Answer 3

here they have explained it
http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMAT6680Su07/Singer/Assignment%202/Exploring%20Parabolas.html
check it out

Answer 4

here u will c hw changing values of a,b,c makes difference in parabola

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

If you change 'a' to a bigger negative or positive number, the parabola becomes thinner. If 'a' is positive, the parabola will open upwards, if it is negative, the parabola will open downwards.

If you change 'b' to a bigger positive number, the parabola shifts to the left. If you change 'b' to a bigger negative number the parabola shifts to the right.

If you change 'c' to a bigger positive number the parabola moves up. If you change 'c' to a bigger negative number, the parabola moves down.

Answer 7

i didnt get question 2 and 3

Answer 8

@aajugdar I didn't get 2 or 3 either..these questions are part of a bigger question.

Answer 9

okay thanks a lot :D

Answer 10

Np.

Answer 11

yeah i guess