Answer:
the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabolas equation: D. 3
Step-by-step explanation:
y = a (x-h)² + k parabola equation
y=-1 and x=3 vertex(h,k): (2,-4)
-1 = a * (3-2)² + (-4)
-1 = a - 4
a = -1 + 4 = 3
equation: y = 3 * (x-2)² -4
