SOLUTION: I am stuck, yet again :) Express the quadratic function p(x)=a(x-h)^2+k in standard form, and identify a, b and c. Thanks,in advance, for your help

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Question 1026762: I am stuck, yet again :)
Express the quadratic function p(x)=a(x-h)^2+k in standard form, and identify a, b and c.
Thanks,in advance, for your help
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Express the quadratic function p(x)=a(x-h)^2+k
in standard form, and identify a, b and c.
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p(x) = a[x^2 - 2hx + h^2] + k
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p(x) = ax^2 - 2ahx + ah^2 + k
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a = a
b = -2ab
c = ah^2+k
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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