Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2+16x−46, f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Step 1: Rewrite the function: We start with the function f(x)=x2+16x−46 and want to rewrite it in the form f(x)=(x+a)2+b.First, we need to complete the square for the x2+16x part of the function.To do this, we take half of the coefficient of x, which is 16, and square it.(216)2=82=64.
Step 2: Complete the square: We then add and subtract this number, 64, inside the function to complete the square without changing the function's value.f(x)=x2+16x+64−64−46.
Step 3: Add and subtract to complete the square: Now we can rewrite the function by factoring the perfect square trinomial and combining the constants.f(x)=(x+8)2−64−46.
Step 4: Factor the perfect square trinomial: Combine the constants −64 and −46 to get −110.f(x) = (x + 8)^2 - 110.
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