Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2−12x+50, f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Given quadratic function: We start with the given quadratic function:f(x) = x2−12x+50We want to rewrite this function in the form of (x+a)2+b.To complete the square, we need to find a value that, when added and subtracted to the x2−12x part, completes the square.
Rewriting in desired form: The coefficient of x is −12. To complete the square, we take half of this coefficient and square it. This gives us (2−12)2=(−6)2=36.We will add and subtract this value inside the function to complete the square.
Completing the square: We add 36 and subtract 36 from the function to maintain the equality:f(x) = (x2−12x+36)−36+50Now, the first three terms form a perfect square trinomial.
Factoring the perfect square trinomial: We factor the perfect square trinomial:f(x) = (x−6)2−36+50Now, we combine the constant terms (−36+50) to simplify the function.
Combining constant terms: Combining the constant terms gives us:f(x) = (x - 6)^2 + 14This is the function in completed square form.
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