Q. Put the quadratic into vertex form and state the coordinates of the vertex.y=x2+4x+5Vertex Form: y=Vertex: (□,□)
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.
Complete square transformation:Complete the square to transform the given quadratic equation into vertex form.The given quadratic equation is y=x2+4x+5.To complete the square, we need to find a value that, when added and subtracted to the equation, forms a perfect square trinomial.The coefficient of x is 4, so we take half of it, which is 2, and square it to get 4.We add and subtract this value inside the equation to complete the square.
Add/subtract squared value: Add and subtract the squared value inside the equation.y=x2+4x+4−4+5Now, group the perfect square trinomial and the constants.y=(x2+4x+4)−4+5
Factor perfect square trinomial: Factor the perfect square trinomial and simplify the constants.y=(x+2)2−4+5y=(x+2)2+1Now we have the equation in vertex form.
Identify parabola vertex: Identify the vertex of the parabola.The vertex form of the equation is y=(x+2)2+1.Comparing this with the standard vertex form y=a(x−h)2+k, we find that h=−2 and k=1.Therefore, the vertex of the parabola is (−2,1).
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