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jmc

algebra senior

Problem

Find if the graph of the equation is a parabola with vertex , vertical axis of symmetry, and contains the point .
Solution
Since the axis of symmetry is vertical and the vertex is , the parabola may also be written as for some value of . Plugging the point into this equation gives This tells us .

Our equation is Putting it form requires expanding the square, so we get Therefore, .
Final answer
-\frac73