SOLUTION: For the function y = x2 - 6x + 8, perform the following tasks: a) Put the function in the form y = a(x - h)2 + k.

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Question 76530: For the function y = x2 - 6x + 8, perform the following tasks:
a) Put the function in the form y = a(x - h)2 + k.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Subtract 8 from both sides
Add to both sides. This will complete the square.

Factor the right side
Subtract 1 from both sides. This is the equation in form where a=1, h=3, and k=-1.

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