SOLUTION: To determine an equation in vertex form, which is y=a(x-h)2+k, if I know the value of y, x, and k, could I find a? For example, 2.6=a(6.4-h)2+1.0, how would I find a?

SOLUTION: To determine an equation in vertex form, which is y=a(x-h)2+k, if I know the value of y, x, and k, could I find a? For example, 2.6=a(6.4-h)2+1.0, how would I find a?

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Question 1025635: To determine an equation in vertex form, which is y=a(x-h)2+k, if I know the value of y, x, and k, could I find a? For example, 2.6=a(6.4-h)2+1.0, how would I find a?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, you need to know also.
Else, you get in terms of or vice versa.
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