Hi, Using the vertex form of a parabola, where(h,k) is the vertex V(-2,4);P(3,-1) x = a(y-4)^2 -2 3 = a(-5)^2 -2 5/25 = a 1/5 = a ,this is the Vertex form for parabola opening right and or left ( in this case >0, opens right.