Question 611378
how do I rewrite the quadratic equation x^2+6x-8 in vertex form?
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Complete the square:
x^2+6x-8 = y
x^2+6x+3^2 = y+8+3^2
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(x+3)^2 = y+17
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Vertex: (-3,-17)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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