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: 59

Answer

$ h(x) = 3(x+2)^2+12$

Work Step by Step

The conversion of the function to the standard vertex form $h(x)=a(x-h)^2+k$ is self explanatory. All mathematical are show below. $$ \begin{aligned} h(x) & = 3 x^2+12x +24 \\ & =3\left(x^2+\frac{12}{3} x\right)+24 \\ & =3\left[x^2+4 x+\left(\frac{4}{2}\right)^2\right] +24-3\left(\frac{4}{2}\right)^2 \\ & =3\left(x^2+4 x+2^2\right)+24-3\cdot 2^2 \\ & =3(x+2)^2+12. \end{aligned} $$ The vertex form of the given function is $$h(x)=3(x+2)^2+12.$$
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