SOLUTION: Determine the equation of the quadratic function f(x) given that the vertex is (1,-5) and the function has a y-intercept at 3.

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Question 1052155: Determine the equation of the quadratic function f(x) given that the vertex is (1,-5) and the function has a y-intercept at 3.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine the equation of the quadratic function f(x) given that the vertex is (1,-5) and the function has a y-intercept at 3.
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Form:: y = a(x-h)^2 + k
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y = a(x-1)^2 -5
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Note:: When x = 0, y = 3
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3 = a(1) - 5
a = 8
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Equation:
y = 8(x-1)^2 - 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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