Find an Equation of a Parabola with Horizontal Axis and Vertex

question 78

Essay

Find an equation of a parabola with horizontal axis and vertex at the origin that passes through the point $( - 1,5 )$ .

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Definitions:

Breaking Even

The point at which total revenues exactly equal total expenses, resulting in no net profit or loss.

Produce

To create or manufacture goods and services for consumer use, often involving a combination of raw materials, labor, and machinery.

Leave the Industry

The process by which firms exit a market or cease operations, often due to unfavorable market conditions or insufficient profits.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.