How do you convert this equation into vertex form?

Dhartford asked Mar 5, 2023

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Dhartford asked Mar 5, 2023

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Filter out the - 2

y = -2 ( x^2 - 5/2 x) - 1 Now 'complete the square'

y = -2 ( x^2 - 5/2x + 25/16) + 50/16 -1 Now simplify:

= -2(x-5/4)^2 + 34/16 This will have vertex at 5/4, 34/16

Aviral Kumar answered Mar 9, 2023

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