Find the standard form of the equation of a quadratic functi
Find the standard form of the equation of a quadratic function that has a vertex at (-3, 4) and passes through the point (0, 22)
Solution
vertex = (-3,4)
passes through (0,22)
standard quadratic equation is y = a(x-h)^2 + k
where h,k is the vertex
plugging the values we get
22 = a(0-(-3)) + 4
22 = 3a + 4
subtracting 4 from both sides
22-4 = 3a
18 = 3a
a = 6
therefore equation is
y = 6 ( x+3)^2 + 4
y = 6(x^2+6x+9) + 4 = 6x^2 +36x + 63
