SOLUTION: how would you put an equation that is like y=ax+bx+c into the format y=a(x-h)²+k?

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Question 231652: how would you put an equation that is like y=ax+bx+c into the format y=a(x-h)²+k?
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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I presume you mean

First, factor an out of the first two terms on the right.



Complete the square:



Factor the square:



Then, by inspection:





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John