Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

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

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.7 Complete the Square - 4.7 Exercises - Quiz for Lessons 4.5-4.7 - Page 291: 16

Answer

The vertex form of the function is $f(x)=(x-1)^{2}+(-8)$. The vertex is $(1,-8)$.

Work Step by Step

$ g(x)=x^{2}-2x-7\qquad$ ...write in form of $x^{2}+bx=c$ (add $7$ to each side). $ g(x)+7=x^{2}-2x\qquad$ ...square half the coefficient of $x$. $(\displaystyle \frac{-2}{2})^{2}=(-1)^{2}=1\qquad$ ...complete the square by adding $1$ to each side of the expression $ g(x)+7+1=x^{2}-2x+1\qquad$ ... write $x^{2}-2x+1$ as a binomial squared. $ g(x)+8=(x-1)^{2}\qquad$ ...add $-8$ to each side of the expression $ g(x)=(x-1)^{2}-8\qquad$ ...write in vertex form $y=a(x-h)^{2}+k$. $g(x)=(x-1)^{2}+(-8)$ The vertex form of a quadratic function is $y=a(x-h)^{2}+k$ where $(h,k)$ is the vertex of the function's graph. Here, $h=1,\ k=-8$, so the vertex is $(1,-8)$
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