SOLUTION: How would you change x^2-6x+5 to vertex form

Question 183458: How would you change x^2-6x+5 to vertex form
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In order to get into vertex form, we need to complete the square:

Start with the given expression.

Take half of the coefficient to get . In other words, .

Now square to get . In other words,

Now add and subtract . Make sure to place this after the "x" term. Notice how . So the expression is not changed.

Group the first three terms.

Factor to get .

Combine like terms.

So after completing the square, transforms to .

Now the expression is in vertex form.

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