Question

write the equation for a parabola of which has a vertex of (1, –3)?

Answer 1

the equation of a parabola with vertex\[(h,k)\]is\[y-k=a(x-h)^2\]use that to make an equation.

Answer 2

i know tht part but i dont know the number to put for a

Answer 3

anything you want! it doesn't change the vertex :)

Answer 4

it doesn't matter
you just need to write an equation for a parabola

Answer 5

oh lol

Answer 6

oh ok

Answer 7

you could turn it sideways too, if you wanted. still wouldn't change the vertex

Answer 8

but you'd have to mess with the variables a little.

Answer 9

y = a(x+3) + 1

where a can be anything except 0.

Answer 10

right gj meverette because then it wouldn't be a parabola lol