Question
In the xy-plane, a line that has the equation y = c for some constant c intersects a parabola at exactly one point. If the parabola has the equation , what is the value of c ?
Hint:
Hint:
- When a quadratic equation has same solution then its Discriminant will be equal to zero.
The correct answer is: 6.25
Explanation:
- We have given a parabola with equation and a line y = c
- We have to find the value of c.
Step 1 of 1:
The given equation of parabola is and a line y = c
If they intersect at only one point. Then,
has only one solution. Or same solution.
So,
D = 0
25 - 4c = 0
c = 6.25
Hence, The value of c = 6.25 .
Related Questions to study
The system of equations above is graphed in the xy -plane. What is the x -coordinate of the intersection point ( x, y) of the system?
The system of equations above is graphed in the xy -plane. What is the x -coordinate of the intersection point ( x, y) of the system?
According to the system of equations above, what is the value of X ?
Note:
Here we find the value of y from equation (1) and use it in equation (2).
We could do it the other way and receive the same answer, that is, if we find the value of y from equation (2) and use it in equation (1) to find x, we get the same value of x as found in the solution above.
Students are encouraged to try this method too.
According to the system of equations above, what is the value of X ?
Note:
Here we find the value of y from equation (1) and use it in equation (2).
We could do it the other way and receive the same answer, that is, if we find the value of y from equation (2) and use it in equation (1) to find x, we get the same value of x as found in the solution above.
Students are encouraged to try this method too.