Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 13 Online
OpenStudy (happpily):

hiiiiii I REALLY REALLY NEED HELP! (Algebra 2 Material)

OpenStudy (happpily):

What is the equation, in standard form, of a parabola that contains the following points? (–2, –20), (0, –4), (4, –20)

OpenStudy (danjs):

ok

OpenStudy (danjs):

so standard parabola form y = ax^2 + bx + c

OpenStudy (danjs):

we need to find out what a,b, and c are

OpenStudy (danjs):

You are given 3 points on the parabola, So you can generate 3 equations with 3 unknowns a,b, and c. You can then solve these equations to get the constants a,b,c

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!