SOLUTION: Vertex (4,1) ​; passing through (3,5)

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Question 1175921: Vertex (4,1) ​; passing through (3,5)
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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Vertex form: y = a(x-h)^2 + k

We know the vertex is (4, 1), so plug that in:

y = a(x - 4)^2 + 1


The quadratic passes through (3, 5), so plug that in as well:

5 = a(3 - 4)^2 + 1
a = 4


The equation of the quadratic is y+=+4%28x-4%29%5E2+%2B+1.