Answer
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Work Step by Step
The parabola passes through $(-2,4)$ and $(-3,9)$
The equation has the form $x^2=4py$
Plug in values: $(-2)^2=4(4)p\\p=\frac{1}{4}$
Hence, $x^2=y$
Check: $(-3)^2=9$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - Mixed Review of Problem Solving - Lessons 9.1-9.4 - Page 641: 7
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