SOLUTION: Identify the vertex of the given parabola. {{{f(x)=x^2-2}}}

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Question 48561: Identify the vertex of the given parabola.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x)=x^2-2
To put the equation in vertex form, complete the square, as follows:
y+2 = (x-0)^2
Therefore the vertex is a (0,-2)
Cheers,
Stan H.