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What is the vertex form of x2-12x+5

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Answer:

(x - 6)² - 31

Explanation:

given

x² - 12x + 5

a quadratic function expressed in vertex form is

a(x - h)² + k

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

using the method of completing the square

add/subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² - 12x

= x² + 2(- 6)x + 36 - 36 + 5

= (x - 6)² - 31 ← in vertex form

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