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The value of ( b ) in a quadratic equation of the form ( y = ax^2 + bx + c ) affects the position and shape of the parabola. Specifically, it influences the location of the vertex along the x-axis and the direction in which the parabola opens. A larger absolute value of ( b ) can make the parabola wider or narrower depending on the value of ( a ), while the sign of ( b ) can shift the vertex left or right. Overall, these changes alter how the parabola intersects with the x-axis and its symmetry.
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How do you find the y-coordinate vertex of a parabola?
Once you calculate the X coordinate using the axis of symmetry (X=-b/2a), you plug that value in for all of the X's in the equation of the parabola. You then solve the equation for the value of Y.
To find the value of a in a parabola opening up or down, subtract the y-value of the parabola at the vertex from the y-value of the point on the parabola that is one unit to the of the vertex?
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To find the value of a in a parabola opening left or right subtract the x value of the parabola at the vertex from the x value of the point on the parabola that is one unit the vertex?
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How are the vertices of the parabolas related to the equation of the quadratic function?
Suppose the equation of the parabola is y = ax2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants, and a ≠0. The roots of the parabola are given by x = [-b ± sqrt(D)]/2a where D is the discriminant. Rather than solve explicitly for the coordinates of the vertex, note that the vertical line through the vertex is an axis of symmetry for the parabola. The two roots are symmetrical about x = -b/2a so, whatever the value of D and whether or not the parabola has real roots, the x coordinate of the vertex is -b/2a. It is simplest to substitute this value for x in the equation of the parabola to find the y-coordinate of the vertex, which is c - b2/2a.
How does the value a affect the width of the parabola?
In a quadratic equation of the form (y = ax^2 + bx + c), the value of (a) determines the width of the parabola. If (|a|) is greater than 1, the parabola is narrower, indicating that it opens more steeply. Conversely, if (|a|) is less than 1, the parabola is wider, meaning it opens more gently. The sign of (a) also affects the direction of the opening: positive values open upwards, while negative values open downwards.
How does the value of a variable affect the direction the parabola opens?
If the value of the variable is negative then the parabola opens downwards and when the value of variable is positive the parabola opens upward.
How does the value of c affect the direction the parabola opens?
if the value is negative, it opens downard
To find the value of a in a parabola opening up or down subtract the y-value of the parabola at the vertex from the y-value of the point on the parabola that is one unit to the of the vertex?
To find the value of a in a parabola opening up or down subtract the y-value of the parabola at the vertex from the y-value of the point on the parabola that is one unit to the right of the vertex.
When does a parabola have a minimum value?
A parabola has a minimum value when it looks like the letter U
How do you find the y-coordinate vertex of a parabola?
Once you calculate the X coordinate using the axis of symmetry (X=-b/2a), you plug that value in for all of the X's in the equation of the parabola. You then solve the equation for the value of Y.
To find the value of a in a parabola opening left or right subtract the x value of the parabola at the vertex from the x value of the point on the parabola that is one unit the vertex?
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To find the value of a in a parabola opening up or down, subtract the y-value of the parabola at the vertex from the y-value of the point on the parabola that is one unit to the of the vertex?
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How do you know if a parabola has a minimum or maximum value?
When you look at the parabola if it opens downwards then the parabola has a maximum value (because it is the highest point on the graph) if it opens upward then the parabola has a minimum value (because it's the lowest possible point on the graph)
The vertex of this parabola is at -2 -3 When the y-value is -2 the x-value is -5 What is the coefficient of the squared term in the parabola's equation?
The vertex of this parabola is at -2 -3 When the y-value is -2 the x-value is -5. The coefficient of the squared term in the parabola's equation is -3.
The vertex of this parabola is at 5 5 When the x-value is 6 the y-value is -1 What is the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation?
The vertex of this parabola is at 5 5 When the x-value is 6 the y-value is -1. The coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation is -6.
How are the vertices of the parabolas related to the equation of the quadratic function?
Suppose the equation of the parabola is y = ax2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants, and a ≠0. The roots of the parabola are given by x = [-b ± sqrt(D)]/2a where D is the discriminant. Rather than solve explicitly for the coordinates of the vertex, note that the vertical line through the vertex is an axis of symmetry for the parabola. The two roots are symmetrical about x = -b/2a so, whatever the value of D and whether or not the parabola has real roots, the x coordinate of the vertex is -b/2a. It is simplest to substitute this value for x in the equation of the parabola to find the y-coordinate of the vertex, which is c - b2/2a.
What is the name of the point you use to define a parabola?
All of the points on a parabola define a parabola. However, the vertex is the point in which the y value is only used for one point on the parabola.
