The vertex of this parabola is (2,-1). When the y value is 0, the x value is 5. What is the coefficient of the squared term in the parabolas equation

Respuesta :

vertex form: y = a(x - h)² + k
h = 2
k = -1
y = 0
x = 5

0 = a(5 - 2)² - 1
0 = 9a - 1
a = 1/9