Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.10 Write Quadratic Functions and Models - 4.10 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 313: 27

Answer

See below.

Work Step by Step

If the vertex of a graph is at (m,n) then the general formula for the quadratic function is $f(x)=a(x-m)^2+n$. Hence he used the wrong formula in the first step.
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