Question

Write the quadratic equation y= x^2 -6x = 7 in vertex form.

Answer 1

Answer:

(x - 3)² - 16 = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a parabola in vertex form is

y = a(x - h)² + k

where (h, k) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier

Subtract 7 from both sides

x² - 6x + 7 = 0 ← in standard form

with a = 1, b = - 6

Given a quadratic in standard form then the x- coordinate of the vertex is

$x_{vertex}$ = - $\frac{b}{2a}$ = - $\frac{-6}{2}$ = 3

Substitute x = 3 into the equation for y

y = 3² - 6(3) - 7 = 9 - 18 - 7 = - 16 ⇒ (h, k) = (3, - 16)

y = (x - 3)² - 16 = 0