158k views
1 vote
Write the quadratic function in standard form. y = (x + 1)^2– 8

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer:

y = x² + 2x - 7

Explanation:

The standard form of a quadratic is y = ax² + bx + c : a ≠ 0

Given

y = (x + 1)² - 8 ← expand factor using FOIL

= x² + 2x + 1 - 8

= x² + 2x - 7 ← in standard form

User Oumou
by
5.5k points