SOLUTION: The vertex of a parabola is (-2, -20), and its y-intercept is (0, -12).The equation of the parabola is

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Question 1034935: The vertex of a parabola is (-2, -20), and its y-intercept is (0, -12).The equation of the parabola is
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Format for Standard Form: y=a%28x-h%29%5E2%2Bk

The y-intercept is point the more specific point (x,y) as (0,-12) and the vertex is some more specific (h,k) point, (-2,-20). Solve for a.