SOLUTION: Find the formula for the quadratic function whose graph has a vertex of (1,2) and passes through the point (-1,-6) where a is unknown. Use the coordinates of the second point to

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Question 1113423: Find the formula for the quadratic function whose graph has a vertex of (1,2) and passes through the point (-1,-6) where a is unknown.
Use the coordinates of the second point to solve for the leading coefficient a

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Solve for a, and substitute x=-1 and y=-6 to evaluate a.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the formula for the quadratic function whose graph has a vertex of (1,2) and passes through the point (-1,-6) where a is unknown.
Use the coordinates of the second point to solve for the leading coefficient a
Substitute ALL 4 values into the vertex form of a quadratic function:  ======> . 

That is, substitute (1, 2) for (h, k), and (- 1, - 6) for (x, y). You will then get the value of the 5th variable, "a."

Then substitute 3 values: (1, 2) for (h, k), and value of "a" into the vertex form of a quadratic function, or .

That's your quadratic function! 

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