The derivation for the equation of a parabola with a vertex at the origin is started below. = (x)2 + (y – p)2 = (0)2 + (y + p)2 x2 + y2 – 2py + p2 = y2 + 2py + p2 If the equation is further simplified, which equation for a parabola does it become?

logv3(x+2)=1

rewrite in exponential form:

logb(x) = y is equal to b^y =x

b = 3, y = 1

now solve for x:

3^1 = x+2)

x = 3-2

x = 1

see the picture for the graph.

this is the formula: v = the value of investment at the end of the time period

p = the principal amount (the initial amount invested)

r = the annual interest rate

n = the annual frequency of compounding (how many times a year interest is added)

t = the number of years the money is invested

^ means raise to the power of