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thedarkhawk10
Mar23-10, 05:17 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
What is the equation of this parabola: (10,0) ((13,27) (16,0)


2. Relevant equations
IDK what this is please help


3. The attempt at a solution
0=a(10)^2+b(10)+c
0=100a+10b+c
-100a-10b=c
I'm stuck please help
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data



2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

Mark44
Mar23-10, 05:33 PM
Use all three of your given points, not just one of them. You need three equations to be able to solve for the three unknowns.