Question 583684
the general vertex form of the quadratic is ___ y = a(x - h)^2 + k ___ this is a parabola with the vertex at (h,k)


y = 2(x^2 - 4x) + 11


completing the square (and compensating so the equation is unchanged) ___ y = 2(x^2 - 4x + 4) - 8 + 11


y = 2(x - 2)^2 + 3