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To calculate: The values of a, b and c for equation of parabola
Answer to Problem 25HP
The equation of parabola is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The three points that lie on parabola are
Calculation:
Consider the three points that lie on parabola are
Form the system of equations with help of three points.
Simplify it,
Take the first and the second equation,
Use the method of elimination to solve the system above.
Subtract both the equations,
Simplify it further as,
Take the first and the third equation,
Multiply first equation by 2.
Use the method of elimination to solve the system above.
Subtract both the equations,
Solve the system of equation
Subtract both the equations,
Substitute
Now substitute
Now, substitute the values of a, b and c in
Thus, the equation of parabola is
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