Question

The vertex form of the function
y=x^2+8x+29

Answer 1

y = (x+4)^2 +13

Explanation:

y=x^2+8x+29

To complete the square take the coefficient of the x term

8

Divide by 2

8/2 =4

Then square it

4^2 =16

y=x^2+8x+16+13

= (x^2+8x+16) +13

= (x+4)^2 +13