Find the Equation of the Form $y = a x ^ { 2 } + b x + c$

question 211

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the form $y = a x ^ { 2 } + b x + c$ for the parabola shown in the illustration.

• A) \(y = - x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 4\)
• B) \(y = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 4\)
• C) \(y = x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4\)
• D) \(y = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x + 6\)
• E) \(y = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 6\)

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