What is the vertex of y= (x-3)^2-x-2?

1 Answer
Jun 23, 2016

Vertex->(x,y)=(7/2, -45/2)

Explanation:

Multiply out the bracket so that you combine terms as appropriate.

y=x^2-6x+3" "-x-2

y=x^2-7x+1

As the coefficient of x^2 is 1 we can apply directly

x_("vertex")=(-1/2)xx(-7) where the -7 is from -7x

x_("vertex")=+7/2

Substitute in equation giving

y_("vertex")=(7/2)^2-7(7/2)+1

y_("vertex")=-11 1/4 ->-45/4

Tony B