document.write( "Question 1104398: I asked this question before, and someone answered but I’m not getting it.
\n" ); document.write( "8. Let f(x)=x^2 - 4x + 5.
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\n" ); document.write( "The function can also be expressed in the form f(x)=(x-h)^2+k.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #719133 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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YES. Complete the Square on the quadratic expression, and adjust into the 'vertex' form according to the format shown. This was done for you the first time you posted this question, yesterday. \r
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