SOLUTION: How would I turn this quadratic {{{x^2-2x-8}}} into turning point form?

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Question 208165: How would I turn this quadratic into turning point form?
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Complete the square and convert to "vertex form" or "turning point":
y= a(x-h)^2+k
where (h,k) is the turning point (vertex)
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Therefore, the vertex is at (1,-9)

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