Question

Rewrite the function y= x^2 + 14x + 4 in vertex form

Answer 1

vertex form is basically commplete the square
y=a(x-h)^2+k


y=x^2+14x+4
take 1/2 of 14 and square it, (7^2=49)
add that and its negative to right side
y=x^2+14x+49-49+4
factor perfect squaer
y=(x+7)^2-49+4
y=(x+7)^2-45

answer is A