y=x2−6x+6 Which of the following is an equivalent form of the equation of the graph shown in the xy-plane, from which the coordinates of vertex V can be identified as constants in the equation?
Q. y=x2−6x+6 Which of the following is an equivalent form of the equation of the graph shown in the xy-plane, from which the coordinates of vertex V can be identified as constants in the equation?
Identify Quadratic Equation: Identify the given quadratic equation.The given quadratic equation is y=x2−6x+6. We need to rewrite this equation in vertex form, which is y=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola.
Factor Coefficient: Factor out the coefficient of x2 if it is not 1. In this case, the coefficient of x2 is 1, so we do not need to factor anything out. We can proceed to complete the square.
Complete the Square: Complete the square to transform the equation into vertex form.To complete the square, we take the coefficient of x, which is −6, divide it by 2, and square it. This gives us (−6/2)2=(−3)2=9.
Add/Subtract Value: Add and subtract the value obtained in Step 3 inside the parentheses. We add 9 and subtract 9 inside the parentheses to maintain the equality of the equation. This gives us y=(x2−6x+9)−9+6.
Rewrite with Perfect Square: Rewrite the equation with a perfect square trinomial.The equation now becomes y=(x−3)2−3. This is the vertex form of the equation, and from this form, we can identify the vertex V of the parabola as (3,−3).
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