SOLUTION: write the equation in both vertex form and standard form for a parabola that has a vertex of (-3,-2) and passes through 1,0)

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Question 1070483: write the equation in both vertex form and standard form for a parabola that has a vertex of (-3,-2) and passes through 1,0)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=a%28x%2B3%29%5E2-2 to start.

y%2B2=a%28x%2B3%29%5E2
a=%28y%2B2%29%2F%28x%2B3%29%5E2
substitute for given contained point.
a=%280%2B2%29%2F%281%2B3%29%5E2
a=2%2F16
a=1%2F8

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