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How do you do this problem?

How do you do this problem?-example-1
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Answer:

f(x)=(x-2)²-11

Explanation:

f(x)=x²-4x-7

add and subtract 4 in the following function:

f(x)=x²-4x+4-4-7

Separate the first three terms:

f(x)=(x²-4x+4)-4-7

f(x)=(x²-4x+4)-11

According to the whole square formula:

(x²-4x+4) = (x-2)²

f(x)=(x-2)²-11 ....

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