# vertex form

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. a quadratic equation in the form y=a(x-h)²+k

## Etymology
Named because of its use in finding the vertex of a parabola: (h,k).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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