Can you show me an example? I have a test tomorrow and don't know how. haha Thanx in advance.
2006-12-04 14:30:00 · 3 answers · asked by culture_killer 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You can convert a quadratic function from standard form to vertex form by completing the square.
1. Factor out the leading coefficient.
2. Add and subtract (b/2)2 .
3. Simplify.
y(x)=x^2+6x+8
b=6 => 6/2=3 => 3^2=9
y(x)+9=x^2+6x+9+8
y(x)+9=(x+3)^2 + 8
y(x)=(x+3)^2 -1
Now you are in vertex form!
2006-12-04 14:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by jennytkd13 3 · 6⤊ 5⤋
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How do you convert a standard form equation to vertex form?
Can you show me an example? I have a test tomorrow and don't know how. haha Thanx in advance.
2015-08-06 15:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Odey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋