Find the quadratic function that has the given vertex and go
Find the quadratic function that has the given vertex and goes through the given point
Vertex: (-4,-4) Point: (-5,8)
f(x)=___________
Solution
vertex = ( -4 , -4 )
point ( -5 , 8 )
standard quadratic equation in vertex form is given by
y = a ( x-h)^2 + k
pluging the values in the equation
8 = a ( -5 + 4 )^2 - 4
solving the equation for a
8 + 4 = a
a = 12
therefore, equation becomes
y = 12 ( x + 4)^2 - 4
y = 12 (x^2 + 8x + 16 ) - 4
y = 12x^2 +96x +192 - 4
f(x) = 12x^2 + 96x + 188

