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algebra senior

Problem

A parabola has vertex . If is on the parabola, then equals
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
Consider the quadratic in completed square form: it must be . Now substitute and to give . Now expanding gives , so the product is , which is .
Final answer
E