Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions - 4.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property and Completing the Square - 4.4 Exercises - Page 349: 56

Answer

$s(p) = (p+7)^2-14 $

Work Step by Step

The conversion of the function to the standard vertex form $s(p)=a(p-h)^2+k$ is self explanatory. All mathematical steps are shown below. $$ \begin{aligned} s(p)&=p^2+14 p+35\\ & = p^2+14 p t+\left(\frac{14}{2}\right)^2 +35-\left(\frac{14}{2}\right)^2 \\ & =\left(p^2+14 p+7^2\right)+35-7^2 \\ & =(p+7)^2-14. \end{aligned} $$ The vertex form of the given function is $$s(p)=(p+7)^2-14.$$
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