The coefficient of the squared expression is 1/9
How to determine the coefficient of the squared expression?
A parabola is represented as:
y = a(x - h)^2 + k
Where:
Vertex = (h,k)
From the question, we have:
(h,k) = (-2,-3)
(x,y) = (-5,-2)
So, the equation becomes
-2 = a(-5 + 2)^2 - 3
Add 3 to both sides
1 = a(-5 + 2)^2
Evaluate the sum
1 = a(-3)^2
This gives
1 = 9a
Divide both sides by 9
a = 1/9
Hence, the coefficient of the squared expression is 1/9
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