SOLUTION: How do i convert standard from to Vertex form? 5x+20x-66=0 I dont know what to do here because i cannot factor anything out.

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas  -> Quadratic Equations Lessons  -> Quadratic Equation Lesson -> SOLUTION: How do i convert standard from to Vertex form? 5x+20x-66=0 I dont know what to do here because i cannot factor anything out.       Log On


   

Question 947729: How do i convert standard from to Vertex form?
5x+20x-66=0
I dont know what to do here because i cannot factor anything out.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your book must have that discussion. That should be the first place to find and study how. You can also study these hyperlinked lessons:

Includes how to convert, using Completing The Square
http://www.algebra.com/my/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev

Explains what Completing The Square means
http://www.algebra.com/my/Completing-the-Square-Using-Pictures.lesson?content_action=show_dev