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Given the vertex (3, -7) and the point (2,-6). Write the vertex form of the
equation.

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Answer:

f(x) = (x - 3)² - 7

Explanation:

The vertex form of an equation of the parabola:

f(x) = a(x - h)² + k

the vertex is (3, -7) ⇒ h = 3, k = -7

so:

f(x) = a(x - 3)² - 7

The parabola goes through the point (2, -6) ⇒ x=2, f(x)=-6

-6 = a(2 - 3)² - 7

-6 = a(-1)² - 7

+7 +7

1 = a

It means the equation of the parabola in vertex form:

f(x) = (x - 3)² - 7

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