SOLUTION: The equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of a quadratic function is x=-6. In addition the graph passes through the points (4,5) and (-6,4). Find the equation of this qua

Question 926380: The equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of a quadratic function is x=-6. In addition the graph passes through the points (4,5) and (-6,4). Find the equation of this quadratic function in standard form.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Think how these points occur in the cartesian plane. The vertex is (-6,4). The parabola equation is something like . The other point lets you find the factor, "a".

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