Concept explainers
To find: The equation for the parabola in the standard form.
Answer to Problem 53E
The standard form of equation for the parabola is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The vertex of the parabola is
Calculation:
Consider the quadratic function is,
The vertex of the above parabola for the standard form
Then, the equation of the parabola with the vertex marked is,
The parabola passes through the point
Substitute
Thus, the standard form of equation for the parabola is
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