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Problem 7


A parabola passes through the points (2,0) on the x-axis and (0,1) on the y axis. Also it opens downwards and has its vertex on the line y = 2. If its vertex is at (a, 2), what is the value of a?

Students, email your solutions to jwarnke@unomaha.edu. Solutions are due by 11:59PM on Friday October 29th, 2010.
Along with your solution, include your name, your school's name, the name of your math teacher or math club moderator, and your year in school.

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