Q. Complete the square to re-write the quadratic function in vertex form:y=x2+8x+9Answer: y=
Identify Vertex Form: Identify the vertex form of a parabola.The vertex form of a parabola is y=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola.
Begin with Quadratic Function: Begin with the given quadratic function.We have y=x2+8x+9.
Find Constant to Complete: Find the constant to complete the square.To complete the square, we need to add and subtract the square of half the coefficient of x. The coefficient of x is 8, so half of it is 4, and the square of 4 is 16.
Add and Subtract Constant: Add and subtract the constant inside the equation.We add and subtract 16 inside the equation to complete the square.y=x2+8x+16−16+9
Group and Combine: Group the perfect square trinomial and combine the constants.y=(x2+8x+16)−7Now, we can write the perfect square trinomial as a square of a binomial.y=(x+4)2−7
Write in Vertex Form: Write the equation in vertex form.The vertex form of the equation is y=(x+4)2−7.
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