SOLUTION: Write an equation for the quadratic function whose graph contains the given vertex and point. Vertex (5, 5), point (7, 17)

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Question 372863: Write an equation for the quadratic function whose graph contains the given vertex and point.
Vertex (5, 5), point (7, 17)

Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
,
, after using the coordinates of the vertex.
Use the coordinates of the given point to find the coefficient a:
,
,
4a = 12, or a = 3. Thus the quadratic function is .

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