The equation of a parabola is y=x2−6x+17. Write the equation in vertex form.Write any numbers as integers or simplified proper or improper fractions.______
Q. The equation of a parabola is y=x2−6x+17. Write the equation in vertex form.Write any numbers as integers or simplified proper or improper fractions.______
Identify vertex form: Identify the vertex form of a parabola, which is y=a(x−h)2+k.
Start with given equation: Start with the given equation y=x2−6x+17.
Find square of half: Find the square of half the linear coefficient, which is (−26)2=9.
Rewrite equation: Rewrite the equation as y=(x2−6x+9)+17−9 to complete the square.
Simplify equation: Simplify the equation to y=(x−3)2+8.
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