Question

Convert V(x) to standard form.
V(x) = (x+4)²-10

Answer 1

V(x) = x² + 8x + 6

Explanation:

V(x) = (x + 4)² - 10 ← expand factor using FOIL

= x² + 4x + 4x + 16 - 10 ← collect like terms

= x² + 8x + 6 ← in standard form