SOLUTION: Y=-x^2-8x-17

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Question 1206105: Y=-x^2-8x-17
Found 3 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


We can't answer your question if you don't ask it....

Re-post, telling us what you/we are supposed to do with this.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Quadratic equation; and you want what?

Term for complete-the-square is %288%2F2%29%5E2=16;
and the equation can be transformed to y=-%28x%2B4%29%5E2-1.

If you want to "roots" or zeros, then set y to 0, and solve for x.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This "quasi"-tutor @josgarithmetic, with his inappropriate posts

makes it difficult to maintain an order at this forum.