Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph y = x^2 – 8x + 25

First, for this graph dy/dx = 2x-8. At a turning point of any graph, dy/dx=0. Therefore 2x-8=0. x=4. Plug x value back into original graph formula : (4)^2 - 8(4) + 25 = 9. Therefore y=9. Coordinates : (4, 9).

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