Q. Complete the square to re-write the quadratic function in vertex form:y=x2+9x+7Answer: y=
Identify vertex form: Identify the vertex form of a parabola.The vertex form of a parabola is given by y=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola.
Complete the square: Begin completing the square for the equation y=x2+9x+7.To complete the square, we need to form a perfect square trinomial from the quadratic and linear terms. We do this by adding and subtracting (2b)2, where b is the coefficient of x.
Calculate (b/2)2: Calculate (b/2)2 where b is the coefficient of x, which is 9 in this case.(b/2)2=(9/2)2=81/4We will add and subtract this value to the equation.
Add/subtract (b/2)2: Add and subtract (b/2)2 to the equation y=x2+9x+7.y=x2+9x+481−481+7
Rewrite equation: Rewrite the equation by grouping the perfect square trinomial and combining the constants. y=(x2+9x+481)−481+7
Factor and simplify: Factor the perfect square trinomial and simplify the constants.y=(x+29)2−481+428y=(x+29)2−453
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