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document.write( "Standard form of parabola: y=A(x-h)^2+k, with (h,k) being the (x,y) coordinates of the vertex.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "For given equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y=A(x+7)^2+2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "use point (-8,0) to solve for A<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0=A(-8+7)^2+2=A(-1)^2+2=A+2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A=-2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y=-2(x+7)^2+2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "see graph below as a visual check on answer:\r<BR>\n" );
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