The vertex of this parabola is at (-2, -3). When the x-value is -1, the
y-value is -5. What is the coefficient of the squared expression in the
parabola's equation?

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Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Start with the vertex form of the equation of a parabola:  y - k = a(x - h)^2

Here h = -2, k = -3, x = -1, y = -5.  Find a:

-5 - [-3] = a(-1 - [-2])^2, or

-5 + 3 = a(1)^2, or

-2 = a

The unknown coefficient is -2.

Answer: -2

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