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The vertex of this parabola is at (-5, -2). When the x-value is -4, the

y-value is 2. What is the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation?

The vertex of this parabola is at (-5, -2). When the x-value is -4, the y-value is-example-1
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Answer:4

Explanation:

The equation of a vertical parabola is:

y = a (x − h)² + k,

where (h, k) is the vertex and a is the coefficient.

We know the vertex is (-5, -2), so:

y = a (x − (-5))² + (-2)

y = a (x + 5)² − 2

We also know the parabola passes through (-4, 2).

2 = a (-4 + 5)² − 2

2 = a (1)² − 2

2 = a − 2

a = 4

So the coefficient of the squared expression is 4.

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