Question

What are the steps to changing a y=ax^2+bx+c formula in to y=a(x-p)^2 +q? (Using the letters) Please & thank you!

Answer 1

completing the square

Answer 2

but how? like using the alphabets?

Answer 3

no take b divide it by 2 and square it

Answer 4

and that would be? using the letters. I know how to complete the square by numbers but I'm getting confused with the letters..

Answer 5

http://www.valleyview.k12.oh.us/vvhs/dept/math/quadshelpcthes.html
go to this website, it shows it with numbers and letters

Answer 6

oh, thank you!