Question

Graph the equation.

y
=
−
4
(
x
+
2
)
2
−
1
y=−4(x+2)
2
−

Answer 1

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Explanation:

1. (x + 2) = 0 gives us x = -2 = x coordinate of vertex; and

the -1 at the end gives us the y coordinate.

Move the vertex of the parabola to the point (-2,-1)

2. The -4 in front of the (x+2)² gives the direction and stretch of the parabola. FROM the Vertex, position the other point Down 4 and Right 1 (at (1,-5)).