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3-13.

For each quadratic function below use the method of completing the square or averaging the -intercepts to rewrite the equation in graphing form. Then, state the line of symmetry and give the vertex of each parabola. Try to use each method at least once.

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    How many ones do you need to make a perfect square? How many do you have?

    2 by 2 square, labeled as follows: top edge left, x, top edge right, + 3, left edge top, x, left edge bottom, + 3, interiors: top left, x square, top right, 3, x, bottom left, 3, x.

    Added to square: interior bottom right, 9, right edge, + 6.


    vertex:
    axis of symmetry:

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    2 by 2 square, labeled as follows: top edge left, x, top edge right, minus 2, left edge top, x, left edge bottom, minus 2, interiors: top left, x square, top right, negative 2, x, bottom left, negative 2, x.

    Added to square; interior bottom right, 4, right edge, + 5.

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    Follow the hints in parts (a) and (b).

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