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In the equation y=a(x-h)^2+k, the "k" translates the parabola in what manner?

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Answer:

k is the vertical shift

Explanation:

y=a(x-h)^2+k

This gives the parabola in vertex form

(h,k) is the vertex where h is the x coordinate and k is the y coordinate

k is the vertical shift

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