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Answer :

The axis of symmetry of a parabola is x = h, where h is the x-coordinate of the vertex.

From the picture, the vertex of the parabola is located at (3, 2), then the axis of symmetry is x = 3

Parabola in vertex form:

y = a(x -h)² + k

where (h, k) is the vertex. Replacing with (3, 2) as the vertex

y = a(x -3)² + 2

The point (1, -2) is on the parabola, then

-2 = a(1 -3)² + 2

-2 = a(-2)² + 2

-2 = a(4) + 2

-2 - 2 = a(4)

-4/4 = a

-1 = a

The equation is:

y = -(x -3)² + 2