SOLUTION: Write an equation in standard form of the parabola that has the same shape as the graph of f(x) = -4 x^2, but with vertex at (-16, -10)

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Question 999241: Write an equation in standard form of the parabola that has the same shape as the graph of f(x) = -4 x^2, but with vertex at (-16, -10)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Expand the standard form a little bit to show as f%28x%29=-4%28x-h%29%5E2%2Bk. The vertex is (h,k) and is given (-16,-10), so just substitute these into the function definition exactly and do any minor simplification.

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