SOLUTION: Find a parabola equation y-k=a(x-h)^2 if its Vertex(3,2) and it contains the point (1,3)

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Answer by user_dude2008(1862)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y-k=a(x-h)^2


Vertex(3,2) ----> y-2=a(x-3)^2


contains the point (1,3)

----> 3-2=a(1-3)^2

----> 1=4a

----> a=1/4




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