Answer:
y(x)=x²+12x+18
Step-by-step explanation:
The general equation of a parabola is:
y(x)=ax²+bx+c
(0,18): x=0, y=18
18=c
(2,46): x=2, y=46
46=4a+2b+18
4a+2b=46-18=28
2a+b=14
(4,82): x=4, y=82
82=16a+4b+18
16a+4b=82-18=64
16a+4b=64
4a+b=16
We solve for a and b
2a+b=14
4a+b=16
2a=2
a=1
2a+b=14
2+b=14
b=12
Parabola equation:
y(x)=x²+12x+18