Find the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
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The vertex is .
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The vertex is .
- Step 1: Complete the square by factoring out from the quadratic and linear terms :
- Step 2: Simplify the constant term to obtain the vertex form :
- Step 3: Identify the vertex from the vertex form :
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