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  • 12-05-2022
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Express x^2-5x+8 in the form (x-a)^2+b where a and b are integers

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  • 12-05-2022

Answer:

[tex]f(x)=(x-\frac{5}{2})^2+\frac{7}{4}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Complete the square

[tex]f(x)=x^2-5x+8\\\\f(x)-1.75=x^2-5x+8-1.75\\\\f(x)-1.75=x^2-5x+6.25\\\\f(x)-1.75=(x-2.5)^2\\\\f(x)=(x-2.5)^2+1.75\\\\f(x)=(x-\frac{5}{2})^2+\frac{7}{4}[/tex]

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