A parabola has a line of symmetry x = -5. The minimum value of the quadratic function that it represents is -7. Find a possible equation of this parabola and explain how you found it.

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anonymous · Answer

I got a part of the question....
Since x=-5 is the line of symmetry...the parabola is of the type x^2=4ay
The equation with the given line of symmetry is (x+5)^2=4ay

After this...we need to apply the second condition...that isthe quadratic equation minimum value is -7...I have no idea about how to go ahead...

anonymous · Answer

Haha me neither but I appreciate the help.