Question

What is the vertex form of `y=x^2-12x+2`?

Answer 1

`y = (x-6)^2 -34`

Explanation:

Use `b/2` to complete the square:
`y= (x - 6)^2 - 36 +2 = (x-6)^2 -34`
`y = (x-6)^2 -34` is the vertex form of the equation
The vertex is `(6, -34)`