Question

Find the coordinates of the vertex of the following parabola algebraically. Write your

answer as an (x, y) point.
y=x²-8x + 24

Answer 1

`(4,8)`

Explanation:

`y=x^2-8x+24 \\ \\ y=(x^2-8x+16)+24-16 \\ \\ y=(x-4)^2+8`

So, the vertex is
`(4,8)`.