SOLUTION: How do I convert y=-2(x-2)^2 into standard form?

SOLUTION: How do I convert y=-2(x-2)^2 into standard form?

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Question 859408: How do I convert y=-2(x-2)^2 into standard form?
Answer by Awesom3guy(31) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First you simplify, i.e. square the expression in the bracket.

FOIL:

Now you expand the bracket (multiply everything with -2):

That's it. The standard form of a curve is .
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