Write the following quadratics in the form by completing the square

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Algebra and Functions · Algebra and Functions

Problem

Write the following quadratics in the form y=(x−h)2+ky=(x-h)^2+k by completing the square. Hence sketch each function, stating the coordinates of the vertex. (1) (a) y=x2−2x+3y=x^2-2x+3 (2) (b) y=x2+4x−2y=x^2+4x-2 (3) (c) y=x2−4xy=x^2-4x (4) (d) y=x2+3xy=x^2+3x (5) (e) y=x2+5x−2y=x^2+5x-2 (6) (f) y=x2−3x+2y=x^2-3x+2 (7) (g) y=x2−6x+5y=x^2-6x+5 (8) (h) y=x2+8x−2y=x^2+8x-2 (9) (i) y=x2−5x+1y=x^2-5x+1

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