SOLUTION: The vertex of this parabola is at (2, -4). When the x-value is 3, the y-value is -1. What is the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation? A) 3 B) 5

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Question 950873: The vertex of this parabola is at (2, -4). When the x-value is 3, the
y-value is -1. What is the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 1
D) -2

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The last part of the description simply means the parabola has a point (3,-1).


, using given vertex


, using the other given point
-

------------the answer to the actual question part.

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