Find the equation for the parabola that passes through the point (-2,-4), with vertex at (3,1) and a vertical axis
of symmetry.

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a parabola in vertex form is

y = a(x - h)² + k

where (h, k) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier

Here (h, k) = (3, 1), hence

y = a(x - 3)² + 1

To find a substitute (- 2, - 4) into the equation

- 4 = a(- 2 - 3)² + 1

- 4 = 25a + 1 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

25a = - 5 ( divide both sides by 25 )

a = - = -

y = - (x - 3)² + 1 ← in vertex form

b. 6

step-by-step explanation:

we are given the table representing an exponential function.

we can see from the table that, as x is increasing, the value of y is increasing in the power of 6.

i.e. the following relation is obtained,

x = 1, y = 6

x = 2, y = 36 =

x = 3, y = 216 =

x = 4, y = 1296 =

x = 5, y = 7776 =

so, the geometric series obtained is .

thus, the common ratio is given by = = 6.

hence, the common ratio is 6.