document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1113423>Question 1113423</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the formula for the quadratic function whose graph has a vertex of (1,2) and passes through the point (-1,-6) where a is unknown.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use the coordinates of the second point to solve for the leading coefficient a\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for a, and substitute x=-1 and y=-6 to evaluate a. </SPAN>\n" );
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