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The vertex of this parabola is at (3,-2). When the x-value is 4, the

y-value is 3. What is the coefficient of the squared expression in the
parabola's equation?
O
O
A-1
B. 7
C. 1
D. 5

User Briceburg
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

f(x) = a(x-3)² - 2

When x = 4, y = 3, so:

3 = a(4-3)² - 2

5 = a

The vertex of this parabola is at (3,-2). When the x-value is 4, the y-value is 3. What-example-1
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