SOLUTION: How do you turn this equation to standard form and what are the steps to get it to the answer{{{ y=(x+4)^2-1 }}}?

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Question 236478: How do you turn this equation to standard form and what are the steps to get it to the answer+y=%28x%2B4%29%5E2-1+?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+y=%28x%2B4%29%5E2-1+ Start with the given equation.


+y=x%5E2%2B8x%2B16-1+ FOIL


+y=x%5E2%2B8x%2B15+ Combine like terms.