SOLUTION: Which choice converts this standard parabolic equation to its simplified form? y = 2(x - (-3))^2 + (-5) A. y = 2x^2 + 12x + 13 B. x = 2y^2 + 5y + 9 C. y = 4x

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Question 757251: Which choice converts this standard parabolic equation to its simplified form?
y = 2(x - (-3))^2 + (-5)
A. y = 2x^2 + 12x + 13
B. x = 2y^2 + 5y + 9
C. y = 4x^2 + 4x + 4
D. y = 2x^2 + 5x + 9
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we "cheat" by only considering the constant term:
It must be 2*9-5=13 (why?)
So A

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