document.write( "Question 959491: determine the equation of a parabola with an x intercept -2, y intercept -10 and passing through point (4,18) \n" ); document.write( "

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The parabola has the points (-2,0) and (0,-10) along with (4,18). Specific equations can be made for each of them.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Once a and b (and already found c), solved, you can formulate the equation in general form. \n" ); document.write( "

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