Q. Complete the square to re-write the quadratic function in vertex form:y=x2−6x−7Answer: y=
Identify Coefficients: Identify the quadratic and linear coefficients from the given quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is y=x2−6x−7. The coefficient of x2 (the quadratic coefficient) is 1, and the coefficient of x (the linear coefficient) is −6.
Calculate (b/2)2: Calculate the value of (b/2)2 to complete the square.The linear coefficient b is −6. To complete the square, we need to add and subtract (b/2)2.(b/2)2=(−6/2)2=(−3)2=9
Add/Subtract (b/2)2: Add and subtract (b/2)2 inside the equation.We will add 9 and subtract 9 immediately after to keep the equation balanced.y=x2−6x+9−9−7
Group Trinomial & Constants: Group the perfect square trinomial and the constants.The perfect square trinomial is x2−6x+9, and the constants are −9−7.y=(x2−6x+9)−9−7
Factor Trinomial: Factor the perfect square trinomial.The perfect square trinomial x2−6x+9factors into (x−3)2.y=(x−3)2−9−7
Combine Constants: Combine the constants to simplify the equation.Combine −9 and −7 to get −16.y=(x−3)2−16
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