We are given
a parabola has an axis of symmetry at x = -5, a maximum height of 9
so, we get
vertex =(-5,9)
vertex=(h,k)=(-5,9)
so, h=-5 and k=9
we can use vertex form of parabola
[tex]y=a(x-h)^2+k[/tex]
we can plug these value
[tex]y=a(x+5)^2+9[/tex]
now, it passes through the point (-7,1)
we can use it and then we can solve for a
[tex]1=a(-7+5)^2+9[/tex]
[tex]4a+9=1[/tex]
[tex]4a=-8[/tex]
[tex]a=-2[/tex]
So, we will get equation of parabola as
[tex]y=-2(x+5)^2+9[/tex]..............Answer