general equation of a parabola
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How is the vertex (h, k) related to the parabola equation y = a(x - h)^2 + k? How does the focus relate to the equation?Guys, can you help me please? this is so important. It's a part of my exam..:--
Find the general equation
vertex(4,5) focus (4,7)
To refresh on how to find parabola equations from provided information, please try here. After reading at least two lessons from the link, please attempt the exercise. If you get stuck, please reply with answers to my questions above, showing all of your work so far. Thank you!