SOLUTION: Write the vertex for the following equation: f(x)= (x-4)squared -1

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Question 962351: Write the vertex for the following equation:
f(x)= (x-4)squared -1
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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f%28x%29=+%28x-4%29%5E2+-1....compare to vertex form f%28x%29=+%28x-h%29%5E2+%2Bk where h and k are x and y coordinates of the vertex
f%28x%29=+%28x-4%29%5E2+-1...as you can see,h=4 and -1; so, the vertex is at (4,-1)