How to convert to vertex form

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The vertex form of a quadratic is given by. y = a(x – h)2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex. The "a" in the vertex form is the same "a" as. in y = ax2 + bx + c (that is, both a's have exactly the same value). The sign on "a" tells you whether the quadratic opens up or opens down.

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weight of an grapefruit=weight of an orange+8% weight of an orange
weight of an orange=weight of an apple +10% weight of an apple

-> weight of an grapefruit=weight of an apple+10% weight of an apple + 8%(weight of an apple+10% weight of an apple)= weight of an apple + 18% weight of an apple + 2% weight of an apple= weight of an apple + 20% weight of an apple

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