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Quadratic function in vertex form y=x^2+4x+6

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Answer:

y = (x + 2)² + 2

Explanation:

a quadratic function in vertex form is

y = a(x - h)² + k

where (h, k ) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier

y = x² + 4x + 6

using the method of completing the square

add/subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² + 4x

y = x² + 2(2)x + 4 - 4 + 6

= (x + 2)² + 2 ← in vertex form

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