SOLUTION: Write each equation in the form y = a(x-h)^2+k a) y = 2x^2 + 4x + 7 b) y = 2x^2 + 4x + 5 c) y = x^2 - 6x + 8 d) y = -5x^2 - 20x - 30 Can you please help me out? Thanks so much

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: Write each equation in the form y = a(x-h)^2+k a) y = 2x^2 + 4x + 7 b) y = 2x^2 + 4x + 5 c) y = x^2 - 6x + 8 d) y = -5x^2 - 20x - 30 Can you please help me out? Thanks so much      Log On


   

Question 872792: Write each equation in the form y = a(x-h)^2+k
a) y = 2x^2 + 4x + 7
b) y = 2x^2 + 4x + 5
c) y = x^2 - 6x + 8
d) y = -5x^2 - 20x - 30
Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is much like solving a quadratic equation using completing the square. Learn the lesson here: Completing the Square to Solve General Quadratic Equation - converting into standard form included.