Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2−2x+17, f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Identify coefficient of : We start with the function 2 - 2x + 17 and want to rewrite it in the form 2 + b. To complete the square, we need to find a value that, when added and subtracted to the 2 - 2x part, creates a perfect square trinomial.
Find value to complete the square: First, we identify the coefficient of x, which is −2. To find the value to complete the square, we take half of this coefficient and square it. This value is (2−2)2=(−1)2=1.
Add and subtract to create perfect square trinomial: We add and subtract this value inside the function to create a perfect square trinomial. We have to be careful to maintain the equality of the function, so we add 1 and subtract 1 inside the function.f(x)=(x2−2x+1)+17−1
Factor and simplify: Now we factor the perfect square trinomial and simplify the constants.f(x)=(x−1)2+16
Rewritten function using completed square: We have successfully rewritten the function by completing the square. The completed square form of the function is f(x)=(x−1)2+16.
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