Question 669342
Determine the quadratic function f whose vertex is (1,-3) and passes through (2,-1). 
f(x) =
(Give the answer in the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c.) 
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Using standard form of equation for a parabola: y=A(x-h)^2+k, (h,k)=(x,y) coordinates of the vertex
plug in given coordinates of vertex (1,-3)
y=A(x-1)^2-3
plug in given coordinates of point: (2,-1), then solve for A
-1=A(2-1)^2-3
-1=A-3
A=2

Equation of parabola: (quadratic function):
F(x)=2(x-1)^2-3
F(x)=2(x^2-2x+1)-3
F(x)=2x^2-4x+2-3
F(x)=2x^2-4x-1
see graph below:
{{{ graph( 300, 300, -10, 10, -10, 10, 2x^2-4x-1) }}}