Q. Complete the square to re-write the quadratic function in vertex form:y=x2+2x−7Answer: y=
Write Quadratic Equation: Write down the given quadratic equation.We are given the quadratic function y=x2+2x−7 and we need to convert it into vertex form.
Identify Coefficient: Identify the coefficient of x to complete the square.The coefficient of x is 2. To complete the square, we need to find (b/2)2, where b is the coefficient of x.$(\(2\)/\(2\))^\(2\) = \(1\)^\(2\) = \(1\)
Add/Subtract to Complete Square: Add and subtract \((\frac{b}{2})^2\) inside the equation.\(\newline\)We add and subtract \(1\) inside the equation to complete the square.\(\newline\)\(y = x^2 + 2x + 1 - 1 - 7\)
Group and Combine Terms: Group the perfect square trinomial and combine the constants. We group the terms to form a perfect square trinomial and combine the constants \(-1\) and \(-7\). \(y = (x^2 + 2x + 1) - 8\)
Factor Perfect Square Trinomial: Factor the perfect square trinomial.\(\newline\)The perfect square trinomial \(x^2 + 2x + 1\) can be factored into \((x + 1)^2\).\(\newline\)\(y = (x + 1)^2 - 8\)
Write in Vertex Form: Write the equation in vertex form.\(\newline\)The equation is now in vertex form, which is \(y = a(x - h)^2 + k\), where \((h, k)\) is the vertex of the parabola.\(\newline\)\(y = (x + 1)^2 - 8\)
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