SOLUTION: The graph of a quadratic function f(x) has a vertex at (−1,−4) and passes the point (0,−3). Find the quadratic function. (Note: It is a parabola) f(x)=

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Question 919166: The graph of a quadratic function f(x) has a vertex at (−1,−4) and passes the point (0,−3). Find the quadratic function. (Note: It is a parabola)
f(x)=
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the vertex form of a Parabola opening up(a>0) or down(a<0), y=a%28x-h%29%5E2+%2Bk
y = a(x+1)^2 - 4
P(0,-3)
-3 = a(1)^2 - 4
1 = a
y = (x+1)^2 - 4