What is this equation x2 – 2x – 6 in vertex form?

There are 3232 forwards and 8080 guards in leo's basketball league. leo must include all players on a team and wants each team to have the same number of forwards and the same number of guards. if leo creates the greatest number of teams possible, how many guards will be on each team?

Georgia needs to buy flea treatment for her dog. pet store 1 is offering the flea treatment for 40 percent off plus an additional 25 percent off their regular price of $33. pet store 2 is offering the same flea treatment for 55 percent off plus an additional 5 percent off their regular price of $34. which location is offering the better price and how much cheaper is it? the flea treatment is $0.31 cheaper at pet store 2. the flea treatment is $1.05 cheaper at pet store 2. the flea treatment is $2.05 cheaper at pet store 1. the flea treatment is $2.36 cheaper at pet store 1.

Could someone give me some steps on how to solve piecewise functions?