SOLUTION: Find the quadratic function y​=f(x) whose graph has a vertex ​(-2​,​4) and passes through the point ​(-6​,0). Write the function in standard form.

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Question 1176629: Find the quadratic function y​=f(x) whose graph has a vertex ​(-2​,​4) and passes through the point ​(-6​,0). Write the function in standard form.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Using the vertex form of a parabola, where(h,k) is the vertex
Vertex (-2,4)
y = a(x+2)^2 + 4
P​(-6​,0)
0 = 16a+ 4
-4/16 = a = -.25
, the vertex form of a parabola
As to Standard form (If necessary):
y =-.25(x^2 + 4x + 4) + 1 =-.25x^2 - x - 1 + 4 = -.25x^2 - x + 3

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