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Consider the graph that represents the following quadratic equation y=-1/3(x+2)^2+5

Consider the graph that represents the following quadratic equation y=-1/3(x+2)^2+5-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

Leading coefficient is negative

Hence the parabola is open downward.

Vertex of the graph = (-2,5)

Axis of symmetry is x +2 =0

x=-2

User Mitja Bonca
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"downward" is correct.

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(-1/3)(x +2)² +5
to
a(x -h)² +k
we find h = -2, k = 5.

The vertex is (h, k) = (-2, 5).
Consider the graph that represents the following quadratic equation y=-1/3(x+2)^2+5-example-1
User Pierre Habouzit
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