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What is the equation of the parabola with vertex ( 3, -20) and that passes through point ( 7, 12)

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Answer:

y = 2(x - 3)² - 20

Explanation:

y = a(x - h)² + k - vertex form of the equation of the parabola with vertex (h, k)

So the equation of the parabola with vertex (3, -20):

y = a(x - 3)² + (-20)

y = a(x - 3)² - 20

The parabola passes through point (7, 12) so if x=7 then y=12

12 = a(7 - 3)² + (-20)

12 +20 = a(4)² - 20 +20

32 = 16a

a = 2

Therefore the equation of the parabola with vertex (3, -20) and that passes through point (7, 12):

y = 2(x - 3)² - 20

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