Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 3 - 3.1 - Quadratic Functions and Models - 3.1 Exercises - Page 248: 17

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The quadratic function in standard form is: $$f(x)=x^2-6x+2$$ We bring the equation at the vertex form: $$f(x)=x^2-6x+2=(x^2-6x+9)-9+2=(x-3)^2-7$$ The vertex is: $$(3,-7)$$ The axis of symmetry is: $$x=3$$ We determine the $x$-intercepts: $$\begin{aligned} (x-3)^2-7&=0\\ (x-3)^2&=7\\ x-3&=\sqrt 7\\ x&=3\pm\sqrt 7. \end{aligned}$$ So the $x$-intercepts are:$$(3-\sqrt 7,0),(3+\sqrt 7,0)$$ We sketch the graph.
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