SOLUTION: Find the equation of a parabola a that opens to the right ,has vertex (0,3) and goes trough the point (2,–1).

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Question 933496: Find the equation of a parabola a that opens to the right ,has vertex (0,3) and goes trough the point (2,–1).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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The standard form for this parabola is based on x=a%28y-k%29%5E2%2Bh and a%3E0 for your example. The vertex is (h,k). Your other given point allows to find the value for a.