Write an equation of the parabola, in vertex form, that is a) Narrower than y=3x2 and is translated 4 units right and 1 unit down b) Congruent to y=0.5x2 with a maximum value of -4 at x = -2

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Section7.1: The Circle And The Parabola
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  1. Write an equation of the parabola, in vertex form, that is

a) Narrower than y=3x2 and is translated 4 units right and 1 unit down

b) Congruent to y=0.5x2 with a maximum value of -4 at x = -2 

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