Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square. f(x)=x2−16x−100
Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic function f(x)=x2−16x−100. Here, a=1, b=−16, and c=−100.
Calculate perfect square trinomial: To complete the square, we need to find a number to add and subtract to the function that will create a perfect square trinomial from the x2 and x terms.The number to add and subtract is given by (b/2)2.Calculate (b/2)2=(−16/2)2=(−8)2=64.
Add and subtract number: Add and subtract the calculated number inside the function.f(x)=x2−16x+64−64−100.
Group trinomial and constants: Group the perfect square trinomial and the constants.f(x)=(x2−16x+64)−64−100.
Factor perfect square trinomial: Factor the perfect square trinomial. f(x)=(x−8)2−64−100.
Combine constants: Combine the constants to simplify the function.f(x)=(x−8)2−164.