SOLUTION: The vertex is (-3,-4) and the parabola opens down

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Question 1148737: The vertex is (-3,-4) and the parabola opens down
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The vertex is (-3,-4) and the parabola opens down
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There are only an infinite # that fit.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=a%28x-%28-3%29%29%5E2%2B%28-4%29, because the vertex is known, but the only other information you have is that a%3C0.

highlight%28y=a%28x%2B3%29%5E2-4%29
and
highlight%28a%3C0%29