Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2+2x−39f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Given quadratic function: We start with the given quadratic function:f(x) = x2+2x−39Our goal is to rewrite this function in the form of (x+p)2+q, where p and q are constants.
Completing the square: To complete the square, we need to find a value that, when added and subtracted to the x2+2x part, forms a perfect square trinomial.The coefficient of x is 2, so we take half of it, which is 1, and then square it to get 12=1.
Adding and subtracting the value: We add and subtract this value inside the function to create a perfect square trinomial:f(x) = (x2+2x+1)−1−39
Simplifying the constant terms: Now we simplify the constant terms: f(x)=(x2+2x+1)−40
Factoring the perfect square trinomial: The expression x2+2x+1 is a perfect square trinomial and can be factored as (x+1)2:f(x)=(x+1)2−40
Final answer: We have now rewritten the function in the completed square form:f(x) = (x + 1)^2 - 40This is the final answer.
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