Find the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

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The vertex is .
  1. Step 1: Complete the square by factoring out from the quadratic and linear terms :
  2. Step 2: Simplify the constant term to obtain the vertex form :
  3. Step 3: Identify the vertex from the vertex form :
Answer
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