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If a is a non-zero constant, determine the vertex of y = -3(x + a)^2 - 6

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Answer:

Vertex is (-a, -6), where a ≠ 0.

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

  • Coordinates (x, y)
  • Quadratics

Algebra II

Vertex Form: y = a(bx - h)² + k

  • a is the vertical scale factor
  • b is the horizontal scale factor
  • (h, k) is the vertex

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

y = -3(x + a)² - 6

Identify variables

a = -3

b = 1

(h, k) = (-a, -6)

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