Equation of a parabola in vertex-form :, with:
(h, k) being the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola
(x, y) being a point on the parabola
"a" being the width and location of the parabola
------ Substituting (- 3, - 3) for (h, k) and (0, 6) for (x, y) in order to determine the value of "a."
6 = 9a - 3
6 + 3 = 9a
9 = 9a
Equation of parabola in vertex-form: