SOLUTION: The vertex of the parabola below is at the point (0, 3). Which of the following could be this parabola's equation? A. y = 3x^2 - 3 B. y = (x + 3)^2 C. y = (x - 3)^2

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Question 144996: The vertex of the parabola below is at the point (0, 3). Which of the following could be this parabola's equation?
A. y = 3x^2 - 3
B. y = (x + 3)^2
C. y = (x - 3)^2 - 3
D. y = x^2 + 3

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, vleith:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The point (0,3) is on the curve.
Sub in x =0 for all four possible answers
Which one yields y = 3?
Only D

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