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Y = 2x^2-12x+25 write in vertex form plz show work

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Answer:

y = 2(x - 3)² + 7

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

Obtain this form using the method of completing the square.

Given

y = 2x² - 12x + 25 ← the coefficient of the x² term must be 1 so factor out 2

y = 2(x² - 6x) + 25

To complete the square

add/ subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to x² - 6x

y = 2(x² + 2(- 3)x+ 9 - 9) + 25

y = 2(x - 3)² - 18 + 25

y = 2(x - 3)² + 7 ← in vertex form

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