SOLUTION: Hi! I'm taking geometry at the moment and this seems to be a similar subject. So, I was wondering if you could explain to me about how I would use a vertex form (F(x)= a(X-p)+h) or

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Question 940854: Hi! I'm taking geometry at the moment and this seems to be a similar subject. So, I was wondering if you could explain to me about how I would use a vertex form (F(x)= a(X-p)+h) or factor form (F(x)=a(x-p)(x-q)), to convert back to standard form (a(squared)+b+c) equations? I have a test tomorrow and I need to figure it out! this is sort of about when you graph the quadratic equation but use different forms
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not clear what factorization you want.

F%28x%29=a%28x-p%29%2Bh, the definition?


Your other definition is a mismatch completely, because the righthand expression is quadratic:
a%28x-p%29%28x-q%29
a%28x%5E2-px-qx%2Bpq%29
a%28x%5E2-%28p%2Bq%29x%2Bpq%29