This time, make a simple coaster that "bumps" the axis at x = 500. Remember to make sure that the track rises before it falls!
y = ax(x –)(x –)
x (feet)
y (feet)
Your rollercoaster does not meet the design criteria.
To make the coaster "bump the axis at x = 500," you need to choose the right exponent for (x – 500).
By the way, don't forget to choose the correct sign of a to make the coaster rise before it falls!
To make the coaster "bump the axis at x = 500," you need to choose the right exponent for (x – 500).
By the way, don't forget to choose the correct sign of a to make the coaster rise before it falls!
Your rollercoaster does not meet the design criteria.
Click the button below to see the correct equation. Be sure to notice how the square on the factor (x - 500) causes the graph to "bump" the axis. Also, notice that a needs to be negative this time because there are four factors, including the squared factor (x – 500)!
Click the button below to see the correct equation. Be sure to notice how the square on the factor (x - 500) causes the graph to "bump" the axis. Also, notice that a needs to be negative this time because there are four factors, including the squared factor (x – 500)!