Formula for a parabola with axis of symmetry parallel to the x axis and opens to the left
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Step 1: Start with the general equation of a parabola with axis of symmetry parallel to the x-axis and opening to the left: y = a(x-h)^2 + k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola. Show more…
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