Question

Put the equation y=x^2-8x+12 into the form y= (x-h)^2+k

Answer 1

y = ( x - 4 )² - 4

Explanation:

a² ± 2ab + b² = ( a ± b )²

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y = x² - 8x + 12

y = ( x² - 2(4)(x) + 4² ) - 4² + 12 = ( x - 4 )² - 4

y = ( x - 4 )² - 4