Which equation for parabola coordinates

[Husker70]

What equation do you use to find any cordinate on a symetrical parabola?
I've been hunting and hunting..
I have the x value.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[Topher925]

Parabolic shapes are second order. That is

y = A*x^2 + b

If you only have x, then I would just assume A = 1 and b = 0.

 

[sir-pinski]

Hi Kevin,

The equation for a parabola in standard form is y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a is the coefficient of the squared term, b is the coefficient of the linear term, and c is the constant term. This equation can be used to find any coordinate on a symmetrical parabola by plugging in the given x value and solving for y. Alternatively, if you have the vertex of the parabola (h,k), you can use the equation y = a(x-h)^2 + k to find the coordinates on the parabola. I hope this helps! Keep hunting and don't give up. Best of luck to you.