Factor: 2x^2 - 4x + 1

The answer is: 2 (x - 1) ^2 - 1

But I can't figure out how they got that answer - Can anyone explain for me?

What is the Q1 value of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

A wire 6 meters long is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into a square for a frame for a stained glass ornament, while the other piece is bent into a circle for a TV antenna.

Jonathan's age is one-third Belinda's age now. In 12 years, Belinda will be m years old. a) Write an algebraic expression to represent Belinda's age now. b) Write an algebraic expression to represent Jonathan's age 5 years from now.

Ahmed is working at a burger joint hos boss pays him $7.50 per hour and promises a raise of $0.25

320 acre farm for 3000 per acre gives the buyer $9600 worth of land what fraction is the buyer getting

How do you graph (y=-1/2x-1) (y=-3x+4)

A motorboat travels 448 kilometers in 8 hours going upstream and 516 kilometers in 6 hours going downstream. What is the rate of the boat in still water and what is the rate of the current?

Jack made 50% more smoothies than yesterday. If he made 30 smoothie today how many did he make yesterday?

Mr. Ramirez has enough money to fence one of his rose gardens, how many feet of fencing will he need if both gardens have the same perimeter

David saves $175 each month for the first 5 months. Then he saves $225 each month for the next 5 months. What is the average amount that David saves each month