Given:
Vertex ===> (h, k) (2, 4)
The parabola passes through the point: (x, y) ==> (3, 6)
Let's find the equation of a parabola.
To find the equation, use the general equation of a parabola with vertex (h, k):

Where:
(h, k) ==> (2, 4)
(x, y) ==> (3, 6)
Substitute values into the general equation:

Subtract 4 from both sides:

Substitute 2 for a, and input the values of the vertex (h, k) in the general vertex equation:

Therefore, the equation of the parabola is:

ANSWER:
X and y vary directily means
y=kx
72=3k
divide both sides by 3
24=k
k=24
y=72
unit rate: $7.45/2.5 lbs of steak
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reduced:
7.45 dollars /2.5 pounds
GCF=0.5
7.45/0.5=14.9$
2.5/0.5=5
unit rate:
$14.9/5 pounds