Question

Find the vertex of the function given below. y= x2 - 6x +1

Answer 1

Answer:

V( 3, -8 )

Step-by-step explanation:

Parable equation is of the form:

( x - h )² = 4p*(y - k)

In that expression, vertex has coordinates V ( h, k )

Then all we have to do is transform the given equation

y = x² - 6x + 1       or     x² - 6x  = y - 1          (1)

We can get a  perfect square trinomial in the first member of the equation according to:

x²  -  6x   =   ( x - 3 )²  - 9

(x - 3 )²   = x² - 6x  + 9

By substitution  en equation (1)

( x - 3 )² - 9 = y - 1

( x - 3 )² = y -1 + 9

( x - 3 )² = y + 8

( x - 3 )² = (y + 8 )

Then vertex coordinates are

V( 3 , -8)