Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-2 Standard Form of a Quadratic Function - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 206: 27

Answer

$y=(x+1)^2+4$

Work Step by Step

Recall: (1) The vertex form of $y=ax^2+bx+c$ is $y=a(x-h)^2+k$ where $(h, k)$ is the vertex. (2) The vertex of the graph of $y=ax^2+bx+c$ is at $\left(-\frac{b}{2a}, f\left(-\frac{b}{2a}\right)\right)$. The given function has $a=1$ and $b=2$. Thus, the $x$-coordinate of the vertex is: \begin{align*} x&=-\frac{b}{2a}\\\\ x&=-\frac{2}{2(1)}\\\\ x&=-\frac{2}{2}\\\\ x&=-1 \end{align*} Find the $y$-coordinate of the vertex by substituting $-1$ to $x$ to obtain: \begin{align*} y&=x^2+2x+5\\ y&=(-1)^2+2(-1)+5\\ y&=1-2+5\\ y&=4 \end{align*} The vertex is at $(-1, 4)$ so $h=-1$ and $k=4$. Substitute the values of $h$ and $k$ into the vertex form in the recall part (1) above to obtain: $$y=(x+1)^2+4$$
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