The equation of the parabola that passes through the points. The graphing utility to plot the points and graph the parabola.
Answer to Problem 54E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The points are
Calculation:
The given points are
Write three equations of
Subtract equation second from first equation:
Subtract equation third from second equation:
Multiply equation above by
Subtract the resultant equation one from another:
Find the value of
The parabola is
Thus, the parabola is
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