Question

y=(x)^2 is translated 5 units to the right, 9 units up and it opens down.

I have h: 5
k: 9
y=-(x-5)^2+9 but what is a?

Answer 1

y=-(x-5)^2+9 is correct. a is just -1

Answer 2

when you shift to the right, it is (-) and up and down is +/-

Answer 3

you are correct

Answer 4

the leading coefficient is just -1

Answer 5

oh okay, thank you! haha I was so confused