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OpenStudy (anonymous):

is dere any easy way i can do standard form to vertex form?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

probably; can you give an example?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

f(x)= ax^2+bx+c to f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k

OpenStudy (anonymous):

by completing the square

OpenStudy (amistre64):

yeah... you can find the "x" value for the vertex by taking the -(middle#)/2(first#) that gives you your "h" value plug that in for equation to ge the "y" value for it....which will be the "k" does that make sense?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

x^2 -12x + 45.... vertex = 12/2 = 6 = h (6)^2 -12(6) +45 = k

OpenStudy (amistre64):

y = (x+6)^2 + ...the # you find for k

OpenStudy (amistre64):

x-6...... that is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

f(x)=-4x^2-7x-2 ?? can u show me this one?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

i gave you a bad "equation"...lol...but the steps are good

OpenStudy (amistre64):

h = --7/2(-4) = 7/-8 = -7/8

OpenStudy (amistre64):

k = -4(-7/8)^2 -7(-7/8) -2

OpenStudy (amistre64):

k = 460/64 reduce as needed if I did it right in me head ;)

OpenStudy (amistre64):

thats the "shortest" way I know...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im still kinda confuse but thanks :)

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