Math Problem Statement
Solution
The graph you've uploaded shows multiple parabolic functions, each with different transformations. Let’s analyze the features of the graph to write an equation.
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First Parabola (on the left):
- This parabola opens upwards and appears to be vertically shifted upwards by about 6 units.
- The vertex is located at .
The general equation for a parabola is , where is the vertex. For this graph:
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Second Parabola (in the middle):
- This parabola opens upwards and seems to be shifted horizontally to the right by about 2 units and vertically shifted down by 2 units.
- The vertex is at .
Using the same formula, the equation is:
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Third Parabola (on the right):
- This parabola also opens upwards and is horizontally shifted right by 4 units, vertically shifted down by 4 units.
- The vertex is at .
Therefore, the equation for this graph is:
Each of these equations is of the form , where the constants , , and adjust the position and shape of the parabola.
Would you like to know more details about how these transformations work, or have any specific questions? Here are 5 related questions you could explore:
- How do the coefficients , , and affect the graph of a parabola?
- What happens when the value of is negative in a parabolic equation?
- How do you find the vertex of a parabola from its equation?
- How does horizontal shifting work in the equation of a parabola?
- Can you describe the process for determining the transformation of a quadratic function from its graph?
Tip: The value of determines how "wide" or "narrow" the parabola is. A larger absolute value of makes the parabola narrower, while a smaller absolute value makes it wider.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Quadratic Functions
Transformations of Parabolas
Formulas
y = a(x - h)^2 + k
Theorems
Vertex form of a quadratic function
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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