Question

Part A Assume the ball passes through the points ( 3 , 8 ) , ( 5 , 20 3 ) , and ( 6 , 5 ) . Use this data to set up a system of three equations and three unknowns (a, b, and c) that will allow you to find the equation of the parabola. Write the system in the space provided.

Answer 1

The three system of equations are 9a + 3b + c = 8, 75a + 15b + 3c = 20, and 36a + 6b + c = 5.

What is a solution to a system of equations? (SOLUTION GRAPHICALLY)

For a solution to be the solution to a system, it must satisfy all the equations of that system, and like all points satisfying an equation are in their graphs, so solution to a system is the intersection of all its equation at a single point(as we need a common point, which is going to be the intersection of course)(this can be one or many, or sometimes none).

The general equation of parabola is given as,

y = ax² + bx + c

The first point is (3,8), therefore, we can write,

8 = a(3)² + b(3) + c

9a + 3b + c = 8

The second point is (5, 20/3), therefore, we can write,

20/3 = a(5)² + b(5) + c

75a + 15b + 3c = 20

The third point is (6, 5), therefore, we can write,

5 = a(6)² + b(6) + c

36a + 6b + c = 5

Hence, the three system of equations are 9a + 3b + c = 8, 75a + 15b + 3c = 20, and 36a + 6b + c = 5.

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