G Guest Guest Oct 24, 2006 #1 Find the equation of the parabola with its axis of symmetry parallel to the x-axis and which passes through the point (3,3), (6,5), (6,-3).
Find the equation of the parabola with its axis of symmetry parallel to the x-axis and which passes through the point (3,3), (6,5), (6,-3).
pka Elite Member Joined Jan 29, 2005 Messages 11,978 Oct 24, 2006 #2 \(\displaystyle \L\begin{array}{l} x = ay^2 + by + c \\ 3 = 9a + 3b + c \\ 6 = 25a + 5b + c \\ 6 = 9a - 3b + c \\ \end{array}\) Solve for a, b, & c.
\(\displaystyle \L\begin{array}{l} x = ay^2 + by + c \\ 3 = 9a + 3b + c \\ 6 = 25a + 5b + c \\ 6 = 9a - 3b + c \\ \end{array}\) Solve for a, b, & c.
