SOLUTION: Write the quadratic function in the form y=a(x-h)^2+k; y=3x^2-12x+18

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Question 1095659: Write the quadratic function in the form y=a(x-h)^2+k; y=3x^2-12x+18
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!






Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This operation/transformation/procedure is called "completing the square".

On completing the square see the lesson
    - HOW TO complete the square - Learning by examples
in this site.


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