SOLUTION: Hello. Please help with this. I have to write the equation of y+ x^2 + 6x + 5 in vertex form. Showing all work. I appreciate your help!

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Question 523899: Hello. Please help with this.
I have to write the equation of y+ x^2 + 6x + 5 in vertex form. Showing all work.
I appreciate your help!

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = x^2 + 6x + 5 in vertex form
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y = (x^2+6x+?) + 5-?
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Complete the square:
y = (x^2+6x+9) + 4 - 9
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y = (x+3)^2-5
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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