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

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Question 76406: For the function y = x2 - 6x + 8, perform the following tasks:
Put the function in the form y = a(x - h)2 + k.

Answer by galactus(183)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You must complete the square.


Take half the coefficent of x, square it and add to both sides.
What's half of -6 squared?. 9, right?.

Factor left side:


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