SOLUTION: write an equation whose vertex is (-4,7)and contains the point (-6,3).

SOLUTION: write an equation whose vertex is (-4,7)and contains the point (-6,3).

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Question 389144: write an equation whose vertex is (-4,7)and contains the point (-6,3).
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
using the vertex form of the quadratic ___ y = a(x - h)^2 + k ___ (h,k) is the vertex

y = a(x - -4)^2 + 7

substituting the given point to find a ___ 3 = a(-6 + 4)^2 + 7 ___ -4 = 4a ___ -1 = a

y = -(x + 4)^2 + 7
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