SOLUTION: determine the vertex form of the equation for the parabola that has a vertex at (-6,-2) and passes through the point (-9,16)

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Question 744032: determine the vertex form of the equation for the parabola that has a vertex at (-6,-2) and passes through the point (-9,16)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You mean "standard form" as "vertex form"?
y=a%28x-h%29%5E2%2Bk, standard form.
y=a%28x%2B6%29%5E2-2, using your values for vertex.

Solve for a and substitute the other given point to evaluate a.