We are being asked to find the quadratic function that has a vertex of (3, 4) and passes through the point (7, -4). Remember that the vertex of any parabola is the point on the top of the parabola, directly in the middle of the top of the function.
First option:
[tex]y=-\frac{1}{2} (x-3)^2+4[/tex] (see photo below)
As you can see the function has a vertex of (3, 4) which means the point on the top of the parabola is (3, 4) or the vertex. It also passes through the point (7, -4) meaning the first option is your answer.
