Question

how do i convert y=x^2+6x-1 into vertex form

Answer 1

Hint
\[y=x ^2 + 6 x +9 -9 -1
\]

Answer 2

Can you finish it now?

Answer 3

\[
y=x ^2 + 6 x +9 -9 -1\\
y=(x+3)^2 -9 -1\\
y=(x+3)^2 -10\\
\]

Answer 4

Or
\[
y+10=(x+3)^2

\]

Answer 5

that helped so much.. thank you!

Answer 6

YW