SOLUTION: write the equaton of the parabola y=x^2-8x-87 in standard form. a. y+16=(x-4)^2 c. y+103=(x-4)^2 b. y+87=(x-4)^2 d. y-4=(x-4)^2

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Question 698410: write the equaton of the parabola y=x^2-8x-87 in standard form.
a. y+16=(x-4)^2 c. y+103=(x-4)^2
b. y+87=(x-4)^2 d. y-4=(x-4)^2

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The standard form of a parabola's equation is generally expressed:


The vertex form of a parabola's equation is generally expressed as :


....write as to complete square



answer is:
c. or


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