document.write( "Question 722455: Find and equation of the form y-k=a(x-h)^2 for the parabola that has vertex (1,-5) and contains (-4,3) \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #442742 by josgarithmetic(39620) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Use the given vertex in (h,k) for the equation, and the other given point; and then only the factor, \"a\" is unknown. You'd only need to solve for \"a\". In other words, you use both given points at once and just solve for \"a\". \n" ); document.write( "

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