Explanation Result used: The vertex and the y -intercept of the quadratic function y = a x 2 + b x + c is ( − b 2 a , f ( − b 2 a ) ) and ( 0 , c ) . Description: In general, the equation of the parabola is y = a x 2 + b x + c . Substitute x = − 1 and y = 14 in y = a x 2 + b x + c . 14 = a ( − 1 ) 2 + b ( − 1 ) + c 14 = a − b + c 14 + b = a + c Similarly substitute x = 1 and y = 9 in y = a x 2 + b x + c . 9 = a ( 1 ) 2 + b ( 1 ) + c 9 = a + b + c 9 − b = a + c On further simplification, 9 − b = 14 + b [ ∵ a + c = 9 − b ] 2 b = − 5 b = − 5 2 So, the value of b is − 5 2 . Substitute b = − 5 2 in 9 − b = a + c . 9 + ( 5 2 ) = a + c 23 2 = a + c ( 1 ) Substitute x = 2 and y = 8 in y = a x 2 + b x + c

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