SOLUTION: y+3=-1/2(x-2)^2 how to graph the parabola

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Question 762070: y+3=-1/2(x-2)^2 how to graph the parabola
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y+3=-1/2(x-2)^2 how to graph the parabola
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The equation is in vertex form:
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Vertex is at (2,-3)
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The form indicates the parabola is opening downward because of the "-1/2"
coefficient in the x^2 term.
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The y-intercept is (0,-5)
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graph%28400%2C400%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C%28-1%2F2%29%28x-2%29%5E2-3%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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