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What is the vertex form of fx- { x }^{ 2 } +6x+5

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Answer:

The answer is f(x)=(x+3)2−4 .

Explanation:

To convert to vertex form, you must complete the square. We add k to complete the square inside the brackets, but whatever we add inside, we must subtract outside the brackets to keep the equation balanced.

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