How do you find the slope on a graph

Find the vertex of the function given below y=x^2-6x+1

Barbara deposited $300 in the bank. if the bank pays her simple interest at the rate of 4 percent per year, how much money will she have in her account at the end of 9 months?

Aschool allots ? 1500 to spend on a trip to the theatre. theatre tickets have a regular cost of ? 55 each and are on offer for 1 5 off. a train ticket for the day will cost ? 12 each. if 2 teachers and the maximum number of students attend, how much money will the school have left over?