Question

Re-write the quadratic function below in Standard Form y = −(x−4) (x+3)

Answer 1

y=-x²+8x+16

Explanation:

y= -3(x – 4)(x – 4)

We multiply

y=(-3x+12)(x-4)

Expand the bracket

y= x(-3x+12) -4(-3x+12)

y=-3x²+12x

-4(-3x+12)

+12x+48

y=-3x²+24x+48

Divide by 3

y=-x²+8x+16