Question 625171
Vertex is (7,8)

then equation is:

y = a(x-7)^2+8

(-4,-9) is in the parabola then:

-9 = a(-4-7)^2+8

-9 = 121a+8

121a = -17

Answer: y = (-17/121)(x-7)^2+8

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