Question

can someone please me with this
Part B

The second part of the new coaster is a parabola.

Ray needs help creating the second part of the coaster. Create a unique parabola in the pattern f(x) = ax2 + bx + c. Describe the direction of the parabola and determine the y-intercept and zeros.

The safety inspector notes that Ray also needs to plan for a vertical ladder through the center of the coaster's parabolic shape for access to the coaster to perform safety repairs. Find the vertex and the equation for the axis of symmetry of the parabola, showing your work, so Ray can include it in his coaster plan.

Create a graph of the polynomial function you created in Question 4.

Answer 1

Please i would really appreciate the help!!

Answer 2

in general when a is positive the parabola opens up and when a is negative the parabola opens down.
the y-intercept the values of x when y = 0
the vertex is the maximum or minimum value of y when the value of x is the line of symmetry.
vertex form for the equation of a parabola
a(x-h)^2 + k where h = -b/2a the x-value and k is the corresponding y-value

Answer 3

so for the first question what would be the best fit