SOLUTION: Find the coordinates of the vertex for the function f(x)=x^2+6x+4 POssible Answers: (1) (-3,-5) (2) (6,4) (3) (3,-5) (4) (-6,4) Thank you

Algebra ->  College  -> Linear Algebra -> SOLUTION: Find the coordinates of the vertex for the function f(x)=x^2+6x+4 POssible Answers: (1) (-3,-5) (2) (6,4) (3) (3,-5) (4) (-6,4) Thank you      Log On


   



Question 30229: Find the coordinates of the vertex for the function f(x)=x^2+6x+4
POssible Answers:
(1) (-3,-5)
(2) (6,4)
(3) (3,-5)
(4) (-6,4)
Thank you

Answer by Fermat(136) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+6x+4
convert this into (x-a)² + b form
x² + 6x + 4 = x² + 6x + 9 - 9 + 4
x² + 6x + 4 = (x+3)² -5
(a,b) = (-3, -5)
Vertex = (-3, -5)
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Ans: (1)
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