SOLUTION: Write the equation of a parabola in vertex form if the vertex is (-2,8) and y -intercept is 0.

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Question 364579: Write the equation of a parabola in vertex form if the vertex is (-2,8) and y -intercept is 0.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
*Note: vertex form of a parabola,
where(h,k) is the vertex
vertex is (-2,8)
y = a(x+2)^2 + 8
y -intercept is 0. (0,0) a point on the parabola
0 = 4a + 8
-2 = a
y = -2(x+2) + 8

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