Findthevertexoftheparabola

y
=
x
2


4
x
+
46
5
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Simplify both coordinates and write them as proper fractions, improper fractions, or integers.

1 answer

To find the vertex of the parabola given by the equation:

\[ y = x^2 - 4x + \frac{46}{5}, \]

we can use the vertex formula. The vertex \( (h, k) \) of a parabola given by the standard form \( y = ax^2 + bx + c \) can be found using the formula:

  1. \( h = -\frac{b}{2a} \)
  2. \( k = f(h) \) (substituting \( h \) back into the equation to find \( k \))

In your case, we have:

  • \( a = 1 \)
  • \( b = -4 \)
  • \( c = \frac{46}{5} \)

Now, calculate \( h \):

\[ h = -\frac{-4}{2 \cdot 1} = \frac{4}{2} = 2. \]

Next, substitute \( h \) back into the equation to find \( k \):

\[ k = f(2) = (2)^2 - 4(2) + \frac{46}{5}. \]

Calculating this step by step:

  1. \( (2)^2 = 4 \)
  2. \( -4(2) = -8 \)
  3. Combine the terms: \[ k = 4 - 8 + \frac{46}{5} = -4 + \frac{46}{5}. \]

Now convert \(-4\) to a fraction with a denominator of \(5\):

\[ -4 = \frac{-20}{5}. \]

Now combine the fractions:

\[ k = \frac{-20}{5} + \frac{46}{5} = \frac{26}{5}. \]

Thus, the vertex \( (h, k) \) is:

\[ \left( 2, \frac{26}{5} \right). \]

So, the vertex of the parabola is:

\[ \boxed{\left( 2, \frac{26}{5} \right)}. \]