Question

The Vertex of a Parabola is (-6,4) and a point on the parabola is (-5, 3)

How do I Find the equation. I have been getting the wrong answer for some reason

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

replace y with 3, replace x with -5, replace h with -6, replace k with 4
Solve for a

Answer 3

3=a(-5-(-6))^2+4

Answer 4

but I am getting 3/5 for a but its supposed to be -1

Answer 5

3 =a 5
3/5 = a