SOLUTION: write the following quadratic function in the vertex form. then, identify the axis of symmetry and vertex: y=3x^2-6x+1

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Question 363495: write the following quadratic function in the vertex form. then, identify the axis of symmetry and vertex: y=3x^2-6x+1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Complete the square.
y=3x%5E2-6x%2B1
y=3%28x%5E2-2x%29%2B1
y=3%28x%5E2-2x%2B1%29%2B1-3
y=3%28x-1%29%5E2-2
The vertex is (1,-2).
The vertex lies on the axis of symmetry x=1.
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