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) About Me  (Show Source):
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You must complete the square.
x%5E2-6x%2B8
x%5E2-6x=-8
Take half the coefficent of x, square it and add to both sides.
What's half of -6 squared?. 9, right?.
x%5E2-6x%2B9=-8%2B9
Factor left side:
%28x-3%29%5E2=1
%28x-3%29%5E2-1
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