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How to convert vertex form to standard form. Y=4(x-2)^2-1

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Answer:

y = 4x² - 16x + 15

Explanation:

The standard form of a parabola is y = ax² + bx + c

To convert y = 4(x- 2)² -1

  • expand (x - 2)²:
    x² - 4x + 4 using the identity (x - a)² = x² -2ax + a²
  • Multiply 4(x - 2)²
    4(x² - 4x + 4) = 4x² - 16x + 16
  • Finally,
    y = 4(x- 2)² -1 = 4x² - 16x + 16 - 1
    y = 4x² - 16x + 15
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