Answer: The general equation of a parabola with vertex (h,k) is y=a(x−h)2+k y = a ( x - h ) 2 + k . In this case we have (1,3) as the vertex (h,k) and (2,6) is a point (x,y) on the parabola. To find a , substitute the two points in y=a(x−h)2+k y = a ( x - h ) 2 + k .
