What is the the vertex of y = 6(x - 2)^2 ­- 8?

1 Answer
Feb 25, 2016

"Vertex"->(x,y)->(2,-8)

Explanation:

Tony B

The equation in this vertex form gives you the value of x for the vertex.

Consider the -2 from (x-2)

Apply (-1)xx(-2)=+2

color(blue)(x_("vertex")=+2)

Substitute x=2 into the equation to find y_("vertex")

y_("vertex") = 6( 2-2)^2-8

y_("vertex") = 6(0)^2-8

color(blue)(y_("vertex") = -8
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color(green)("Vertex"->(x,y)->(2,-8)