SOLUTION: For the graph of the function f (x) = x2 – 5x + 6, find the vertex and the axis of symmetry. I got vertex=(5/2,-1/4) x= 5/2

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Question 470332: For the graph of the function f (x) = x2 – 5x + 6, find the vertex and the axis of symmetry. I got vertex=(5/2,-1/4) x= 5/2
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, nerdybill:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi

f(x) = x^2 – 5x + 6 = (x-5/2)^2 - 25/4 + 24/4 = (x-5/2)^2 - 1/4

Yes! V(5/2,-1/4) and x = 5/2 the line of symmetry

x - intercepts:  0 = (x-5/2)^2 - 1/4    x-5/2 = ± 1/2   

(3,0) &  (2,0)

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You would be correct.