Answer:
Second Choice
Step-by-step explanation:
The vertex form can be expressed as:
[tex] \displaystyle \large{f(x) = a {(x - h)}^{2} + k}[/tex]
We know that the vertex is (h,k) which we are given (-3,-1). Substitute h = -3 and k = -1 in:
[tex] \displaystyle \large{f(x) = a {(x - ( - 3))}^{2} - 1} \\ \displaystyle \large{f(x) = a {(x + 3)}^{2} - 1}[/tex]
Now we know that the parabola passes through (-2,1). Substitute x = -2 and f(x) = 1 then solve for a.
[tex] \displaystyle \large{1= a {( - 2 + 3)}^{2} - 1} \\ \displaystyle \large{1= a {(1)}^{2} - 1} \\ \displaystyle \large{1= a - 1} \\ \displaystyle \large{1 + 1= a } \\ \displaystyle \large{2 = a}[/tex]
Therefore a = 2.
Hence:-
[tex] \displaystyle \large{f(x) = 2{(x + 3)}^{2} - 1}[/tex]
