Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-6 Complete the Square - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 238: 48

Answer

$y=-(x+1)^2+5$

Work Step by Step

\begin{align*} &y=(-x^2-2x)+3 &\text{Group the terms with variables together.}\\ &y=-1(x^2+2x)+3 &\text{Factor out $-1$.}\\ &y=-(x^2+2x)+3 \\ \end{align*} Recall: To complete the square of $y=a(x^2+bx)+c$, you add $\left(\dfrac{b}{2}\right)^2$ inside the parentheses and subtract $a\cdot \left(\dfrac{b}{2}\right)^2$ outside to obtain $y=a\left[x^2+bx +\color{blue}{\left(\dfrac{b}{2}\right)^2}\right]+c-\color{red}{a\left(\dfrac{b}{2}\right)^2}$ \begin{align*} &y=-\left[x^2+2x+\color{blue}{\left(\frac{2}{2}\right)^2}\right]+3-\color{red}{-\left(\frac{2}{2}\right)^2} &\text{Complete the square.}\\\\ &y=-\left[x^2+2x+1\right]+3-(-1) &\text{Simplify.}\\\\ &y=-(x+1)^2+1+4\\\\ &y=-(x+1)^2+5 \end{align*}
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