Question

write an equation for a parabola with vertex (-6,2) that is congruent to y=1/2 x^2 and opens down

Answer 1

Do you know the vertex form for a parabola?

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

ok. so do I fill it in?

Answer 5

y+6=(1/2 -2)^2

Answer 6

\[y=-\frac{1}{2}(x+6)^2+2\]