Question

Express the equation 5(x-8)^2=y-12 in the form y=a(x-h)+k, then identify a,h, and k.

Answer 1

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Answer:

• y = 5(x -8)^2 +12
• a=5
• h=8
• k=12

Explanation:

5(x-8)^2=y-12 . . . . given

y = 5(x -8)^2 +12 . . . . add 12

Comparing to the required form, we see that ...

• a = 5
• h = 8
• k = 12