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There exist constants  a,h,k  and  such that 3x^2+72x+4=a(x-h)^2+k
for all real numbers x  Enter the ordered triple (a,h,k)

 Jun 25, 2021
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3x^2  +  72x   +  4

 

3  ( x^2  + 24x  +  4/3)           complete the square on  x inside the parentheses

 

3  ( x^2  + 24x  + 144  +  4/3  - 144)

 

3 [ ( x + 12)^2  +  4/3  - 432/3   ]

 

3 [  (x + 12)^2  -  428/3 ] 

 

3(x + 12)^2  -  428

 

3 ( x -  -12)^2   -  428

 

(a , h , k)   =  (3 , -12 , -428)

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jun 25, 2021

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