SOLUTION: y=.5xsquared - 6x + 12 I need to get it into the equation of (x-x1) quantity squared + (y-y1) quantity squared= a whole number. Once in that form, I know how to graph.

Algebra ->  Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections -> SOLUTION: y=.5xsquared - 6x + 12 I need to get it into the equation of (x-x1) quantity squared + (y-y1) quantity squared= a whole number. Once in that form, I know how to graph.      Log On


   



Question 270989: y=.5xsquared - 6x + 12
I need to get it into the equation of (x-x1) quantity squared + (y-y1) quantity squared= a whole number. Once in that form, I know how to graph.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y+=+.5x%5E2+-+6x+%2B+12
This looks like a parabola. Are you thinking its a circle?
Here's the graph:
+graph%28+500%2C+500%2C+-10%2C+15%2C+-7%2C+10%2C+.5x%5E2+-+6x+%2B+12%29+