The vertex form of the parabola is
Where (h, k) are the coordinates of its vertex
Since the vertex of the parabola is (5, -3), then
h = 5 and k = -3
Substitute them in the form above
To find the value of (a) we will use the given point (1, 5)
Substitute x by 1 and y by 5
Add both sides by 3
Divide both sides by 16 to find (a)
Substitute a by 1/2 in the equation above, then
a. The equation of the parabola is
Let us substitute x and y in the equation by each answer
Since x = 0 and y = 3
Since x = -1 and y = 9
The point (-1, 9) lies on the parabola
The answer is b