Math Problem Statement

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Find the equation of the quadratic function g whose graph is shown below.

Solution

Based on the image, the graph is a parabola with a vertex at (4, 3) and another point at (5, 1). The quadratic function can be written in vertex form:

g(x)=a(xh)2+kg(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k

where (h,k)(h, k) is the vertex. Here, h=4h = 4 and k=3k = 3, so:

g(x)=a(x4)2+3g(x) = a(x - 4)^2 + 3

To find aa, use the point (5,1)(5, 1) that lies on the curve:

1=a(54)2+31 = a(5 - 4)^2 + 3

Simplifying:

1=a(1)2+31 = a(1)^2 + 3 1=a+31 = a + 3 a=2a = -2

Thus, the equation of the quadratic function is:

g(x)=2(x4)2+3g(x) = -2(x - 4)^2 + 3

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Vertex Form of Quadratics

Formulas

g(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k (vertex form of a quadratic equation)
1 = a(1)^2 + 3 (solving for 'a' using a point on the curve)

Theorems

Vertex Form of Quadratics
Basic Quadratic Equation Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10