document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=694194>Question 694194</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> what is the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of opening for y=x^2-18x+79? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "y=x^2-18x+79?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "complete the square<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y=(x^2-18x+81)+79-81<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y=(x-9)^2-3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "This is an equation of a parabola that opens upwards. (lead coefficient positive)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Its standard form: y=A(x-h)^2+k, (h,k)=(x,y) coordinates of the vertex.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "For given equation: y=(x-9)^2-3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "vertex:(9,-3)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Axis of symmetry: x=9<BR>\n" );
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