Write x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0 in the form (x - a)^2 = b, where a and b are integers.

(x - 4)^2 = 3

(x - 3)^2 = 2

(x - 2)^2 = 1

(x - 1)^2 = 4

Question

Write x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0 in the form (x - a)^2 = b, where a and b are integers.

 (x - 4)^2 = 3

 (x - 3)^2 = 2

 (x - 2)^2 = 1

 (x - 1)^2 = 4

dangerousjesse · Answer

$\large \large(x-1)^2-4 = 0$?

dangerousjesse · Answer

So D.

anonymous · Answer

can you help with another?

dangerousjesse · Answer

Sure

xapproachesinfinity · Answer

this called completing the square dear asker^_^

anonymous · Answer

Jacob kicks a soccer ball off the ground and in the air, with an initial velocity of 33 feet per second. Using the formula H(t) = -16t^2 + vt + s, what is the maximum height the soccer ball reaches?

anonymous · Answer

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dangerousjesse · Answer

Sorry, my wifi has been pretty sporadic today. The function reaches its max at x=-b/2a.

dangerousjesse · Answer

Find t and apply it to H(t) to find H.