h(x) = ax^2 +1
Find the value of a when h(-2) = 21.

Answer:
[tex]a = 5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Solving [tex]h(-2) = 21[/tex]:
[tex]h(-2) = 21 \\ a(-2)^2 +1 = 21 \\ a(4) +1 = 21 \\ 4a +1 = 21 \\ 4a +1 -1 = 21 -1 \\ 4a = 20 \\ \frac{4a}{4} = \frac{20}{4} \\ a = 5[/tex]