write y=x^2-2x-8 in intercept form. then find the x-intercept and the vertex
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It's easier to find the x intercepts by factoring x^2 - 2x - 8 and setting y = 0
0 = ( x - 4) (x + 2)
And setting both of the factors to 0 and solving for x, we have that x = 4 and x = -2
To find the vertex :
y=x^2-2x-8 complete the square on x
y = x^2 - 2x + 1 - 8 - 1 factor the first three terms
y = (x - 1)^2 - 9
And the vertex is ( 1, - 9)
Here's the graph : https://www.desmos.com/calculator/pqqn4ceovc
