Write x^2-12x+8 in vertex form.
The vertex form: y = a(x - h)² + ky = ax² + bx + c then h = -b/2a and k = f(h).y = x² - 12x + 8a = 1; b = -12; c = 8h = -(-12)/(2·1) = 12/2 = 6k = f(6) = 6² - 12·6 + 8 = 36 - 72 + 8 = -28Answer: y = (x - 6)² - 28.