Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2−10x−96f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Identify coefficient of x: We start with the function f(x)=x2−10x−96 and want to rewrite it in the form f(x)=(x+a)2+b. To complete the square, we need to find a value that, when added and subtracted to the x2−10x part, completes the square.
Complete the square: First, we identify the coefficient of x, which is −10. To complete the square, we take half of this coefficient and square it. This gives us (2−10)2=(−5)2=25.
Add and subtract to complete the square: We add and subtract this value inside the function to complete the square. We must add 25 to both sides of the equation to keep it balanced.f(x) = x2−10x+25−25−96
Rewrite as a perfect square trinomial: Now we can rewrite the function as a perfect square trinomial plus a constant.f(x) = (x2−10x+25)−25−96
Factor the perfect square trinomial: The perfect square trinomial x2−10x+25 can be factored into (x−5)2.f(x) = (x−5)2−25−96
Combine constants to simplify: Combine the constants to simplify the function. f(x)=(x−5)2−121
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