SOLUTION: I'm not sure which section this would go under...see, I'm in algebra 3. On my review a question says to write the function
f(x)=x^2 + 18x + 77
in standard form. The answer giv
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f(x)=x^2 + 18x + 77
in standard form. The answer giv
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Question 186299: I'm not sure which section this would go under...see, I'm in algebra 3. On my review a question says to write the function
f(x)=x^2 + 18x + 77
in standard form. The answer given is f(x)=(x+9)^2 -4.
I understand the (x+9)^2 part, but for some reason I am stumped about the -4. If someone could please help I'd appreciate it greatly. Thanks so much! Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! f(x)=x^2 + 18x + 77
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Complete the square on the x-terms:
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y = x^2 + 18x + (18/2)^2 + 77 - (18/2)^2
y = (x+9)^2 + 77 - 81
y = (x+9)^2 -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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