SOLUTION: list an equation that models the following characteristics: Graph is a parabola that opens up vertex is loctaed at (-73,26)

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Question 353348: list an equation that models the following characteristics:
Graph is a parabola that opens up
vertex is loctaed at (-73,26)
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k
The vertex=(h,k)=-73,26
a is positive because the parabola opens up.
f(x)=a(x+73)^2+26
Let's make a=1.
f(x)=(x+73)^2+26
=x^2+146x+5329+26
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Ed
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