Write an Equation for the Quadratic Function Whose Graph Contains $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 2 ( \mathrm { x } + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 2$

question 388

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the quadratic function whose graph contains the given vertex and point.
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(Write your answer in vertex form.)

• A) \(\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 2 ( \mathrm { x } + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 2\)
• B) \(\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 2 ( \mathrm { x } + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 2\)
• C) \(P ( x ) = - 2 ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 1\)
• D) \(P ( x ) = - 2 ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 2\)

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