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From the image, I can see that you are working on a challenge slide that involves fitting parabolas to collect all the stars on a grid. One parabola has already been plotted, with the equation given as:

\[
y = 0.5(x - 4)^2 + 11 \quad \text{for} \quad x < 6
\]

This parabola opens upwards, with a vertex at \((4, 11)\) and it collects some of the stars.

To collect all the remaining stars, you'll need to add more parabolas. I can help guide you to adjust the parabolas to match the stars' locations. Would you like help with determining additional parabola equations, or would you prefer I help refine this one to collect more stars?

### Here are some follow-up questions:
1. Do you want to adjust this parabola to collect more stars, or focus on creating new ones?
2. Would you like help identifying the coordinates of the stars?
3. Should the next parabolas open upwards or downwards based on the position of the remaining stars?
4. Do you want assistance on the general formula for a parabola and how to modify it?
5. Would you like to work with one parabola that fits all the stars, or several smaller ones?

### Tip:
When shifting a parabola, the vertex form \(y = a(x - h)^2 + k\) is extremely useful since \(h\) and \(k\) represent the vertex's coordinates. Changing \(a\) affects the parabola's width and direction.

In the rows below, type as many equations of parabolas as you need to collect all the stars.

Learn how to fit parabolas to collect all stars on a grid using quadratic equations. This challenge involves key concepts in algebra, such as graphing parabolas and using the vertex form of a parabola equation. Suitable for high school students in Grades 9-12.

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