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re-write y=x^2+6x-8 in vertex form

 Dec 15, 2015

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For the general quadratic equation  \(y=ax^2+bx+c\)  the vertex occurs where \(x_{vertex}=-\frac{b}{2a}\)

 

To find the value of y at that point, put this back into the quadratic equation \(y_{vertex}=(-\frac{b}{2a})^2+b(-\frac{b}{2a})+c\)

 

In vertex form the quadratic can now be written as  \(y-y_{vertex}=(x-x_{vertex})^2\)

 

See if you can apply this to your particular quadratic equation.

 Dec 15, 2015
edited by Alan  Dec 15, 2015
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Any Help is MUCH APPRECIATED ;)

 Dec 15, 2015
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Best Answer

For the general quadratic equation  \(y=ax^2+bx+c\)  the vertex occurs where \(x_{vertex}=-\frac{b}{2a}\)

 

To find the value of y at that point, put this back into the quadratic equation \(y_{vertex}=(-\frac{b}{2a})^2+b(-\frac{b}{2a})+c\)

 

In vertex form the quadratic can now be written as  \(y-y_{vertex}=(x-x_{vertex})^2\)

 

See if you can apply this to your particular quadratic equation.

Alan Dec 15, 2015
edited by Alan  Dec 15, 2015
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Great!!

Thanks SO MUCHH!!!!

 Dec 15, 2015

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