Final answer:
To convert y=2(x-3)(x+5) to vertex form, expand and simplify the equation, factor out the x^2 coefficient, complete the square by adding and subtracting (b/2)^2, rewrite the perfect square trinomial, distribute the coefficient and combine constants. The resulting vertex form is y=2(x+1)^2-32, with vertex (-1, -32).
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert the quadratic equation y = 2(x - 3)(x + 5) to vertex form, we must complete the square. The vertex form of a quadratic equation is y = a(x - h)^2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex of the parabola.
- First, expand the given equation:
y = 2(x^2 + 5x - 3x - 15) - Simplify the terms:
y = 2(x^2 + 2x - 15) - Factor out the coefficient of the x^2 term within the parentheses:
y = 2[(x^2 + 2x) - 15] - Add and subtract (b/2)^2 inside the brackets, where b is the coefficient of x:
y = 2[(x^2 + 2x + (1)^2) - 1^2 - 15] - Rewrite the perfect square trinomial:
y = 2[(x + 1)^2 - 16] - Distribute the 2 and combine the constants:
y = 2(x + 1)^2 - 32
Now, the equation is in vertex form, which is y = 2(x + 1)^2 - 32. The vertex of this parabola is (-1, -32).