Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2+12x+7, f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Given quadratic function: We start with the given quadratic function:f(x) = x2+12x+7To complete the square, we need to find a number to add and subtract to the function that will allow us to write it in the form of (x+a)2+b.
Completing the square: First, we identify the coefficient of x, which is 12. To complete the square, we take half of this coefficient and square it. This gives us (212)2=62=36.
Identifying the coefficient: We add and subtract this number 36 inside the function to maintain the equality:f(x)=x2+12x+36−36+7
Adding and subtracting: Now we can rewrite the function by grouping the perfect square trinomial and the constants:f(x) = (x2+12x+36)−36+7
Rewriting the function: The perfect square trinomial (x2+12x+36) can be factored into (x+6)2:f(x) = (x + 6)^2 - 36 + 7
Factoring the perfect square trinomial: Finally, we combine the constants −36 and +7 to simplify the function:f(x)=(x+6)2−29
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