Identify the vertex and the y-intercept of the graph of the function. y = 0.5 (x - 3) 2

y intercept = (0,-3)

There is no vertex because it is a linear line no a parabola.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the y-intercept, substitute in 0 for x and solve for y.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a parabola in vertex form is

y = a (x - h) ² + k

where (h, k) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier

y = 0.5 (x - 3) ² ← is in vertex form

with h = 3 and k = 0, thus

vertex = (3, 0)

To find the y - intercept let x = 0 in the equation

y = 0.5 (0 - 3) ² = 0.5 ( - 3) ² = 0.5 * 9 = 4.5, thus

y - intercept = (0, 4.5)