SOLUTION: Let f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c . Complete the square to write f in the form f(x) = {{{ a(x + __ )^2 + __ }}} The graph of f is a parabola whose vertex has x =____ If a < 0, then the

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Question 906366: Let f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c . Complete the square to write f in the form
f(x) =
The graph of f is a parabola whose vertex has x =____
If a < 0, then the ____ value of
f is f ____
Thank you

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c . Complete the square to write f in the form
f(x) =
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y = ax^2 + bx +c
y = a(x^2 + (b/a)x) + c
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Complete the square::
y = a(x^2 + (b/a)x + (b/2a)^2 + c-a(b/2a)^2
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Factor:
y = a(x+(b/2a))^2 + c-a(b/2a)^2
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The graph of f is a parabola whose vertex has x = -b/(2a)____
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If a < 0, then the __?__ value of
f is f __?__

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Stan H.
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