Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-2 Standard Form of a Quadratic Function - Lesson Check - Page 206: 6

Answer

The x-value of the vertex was incorrectly evaluated, and should be x = +1 instead, as $x = \frac{-b}{2a}$ The proper vertex is (1,-5), so this graph should be transformed two units to the right and 5 units down.

Work Step by Step

In this standard-form parabola of the form $ax^2+bx+c$, a = 2, b = -4, and c = -3. The x-value of the vertex is $x = \frac{-b}{2a}$, but here, they seemed to evaluate $\frac{+b}{2a}$. The true x-value is: $x = \frac{-b}{2a} = \frac{-(-4)}{2*2} = 1$ Plugging in, the y-value is: $y = 2x^2 - 4x -3 = 2(1)^2-4(1) -3 = -5 Vertex is (1,-5)
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