I need to know the values

Idon’t understand! 15 points for whoever answers correctly! write an equation for the lion, and one for the zebra. then, plot the points on an x,y chart going up to 8. plot both points on the

The vertex of this parabola is at (-2,-3). when the x-value is -1, the y-value is -5. what is the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation?

[10 points, algebra 2]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?