Sketch a Graph using information provided.

Question

Parabola with Vertex: (-1,2)

Axis of Symmetry: x = -1

Y - Intercept: (0,-1) and a < 0

Answer 1

f(x) = a(x+1)^2 + 2 y intercept = -1

-1 =a +2

a = -3

y = -3(x+1)^2 +2 in vertex form

or

y = -3x^2 -6x -1 in standard form