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How to convert f(x)=x^2-20x+100 into vertex form

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Answer:

f(x) = (x - 10)²

Explanation:

the vertex form of a quadratic function is

f(x) = a(x - h)² + k

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

given

f(x) = x² - 20x + 100

use the method of completing the square

add/subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² - 20x

f(x) = x² + 2(- 10)x + 100 - 100 + 100

= (x - 10)² - 100 + 100

= (x - 10)² + 0 ← in vertex form

which can be simplified to

f(x) = (x - 10)² ← a perfect square

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