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Answer 1

solve for y.

\[y=a(x-h)^2 + k\] wil have it's vertex at \[(h,k)\] and if a>0 will open up, if a<0 will open down.
if|a|<1 then the parabola will be compressed and if |a|>1 then it will be stretched.

Answer 2

how do i plug in that equation?
y=?

Answer 3

you have to solve for y in the given equation.

Answer 4

i get that, im confused as to how to rearragne the terms

Answer 5

any help?

Answer 6

start by dividing both sides by 8

Answer 7

(x+3)^2/8+6= y is what i have?

Answer 8

or (to write it another way)
\[y=\frac{1}{8}(x+3)^2-6\]

Answer 9

then what?

Answer 10

what is h? what is k?

Answer 11

perhaps @Psymon can help you from here,,, i need to leave now.

Answer 12

so (3, -6)?

Answer 13

help please :/