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In the equation f(x) = 3(x – h) 2+ k, what does (h,k) tell?

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Answer:

coordinates of the vertex

Explanation:

The equation of a parabola in vertex form is

f(x) = a(x - h)² + k

where (h, k ) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier

f(x) = 3(x - h)² + k ← is in vertex form

with vertex = (h, k )

User Galen Long
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Answer:

(h,k) shows the coordintes of the turning point.

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