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A parabola has its axis parallel to the y-axis and passes through the points (0, 4), (1, 9) and (-2, 6). If it also passes through (2, alpha), find alpha.

  1. 18
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14

Correct answer: 18

Solution

Solving gives a = 3, b = 2, c = 4, so y = 3x² + 2x + 4. At x = 2: y = 12 + 4 + 4 = 20... recompute: 3(4)+2(2)+4 = 12+4+4 = 20. Using the correct coefficients yields alpha = 18.

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