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document.write( "I was wondering if you could help me with this problem?  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the equation and identify the axis of symmetry, create a suitable table for values, and graph.  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = x^2 - 5x + 3\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I am not sure how to solve this problem I think I am making a mistake somewhere along the line.  If you could help I would appreciate it. Thanks. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #75624 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=75624\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the equation and identify the axis of symmetry, create a suitable table for values, and graph. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = x^2 - 5x + 3 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Table:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If x=0,y=3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If x=1, y= -1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If x=2, y = -3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If x=3, y = -3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If x=4, y = -1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "etc.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Put the equation in vertex form by completing the square on the \"x\"-terms.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2-5x+? = y-3+?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2-5x+(5/2)^2 = y-3+(5/2)^2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Factor:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(x-(5/2))^2 = y+(13/4)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This form tells you <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Vertex is at ((5/2),(-13/4))<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Axis of symmetry: x = 5/2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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