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How do you convert x^2+4x+2 in vertex form?
Please explain how you do it.​

User Abhinay
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Answer:

f(x)=(x+2)2−3 or (x−(−2)2−3

Explanation:

Vertex form of equation is

f(x)=a(x−h)2+k

Here, we have f(x)=x2+4x+1, hence we have a=1. So for converting to this form, we complete the square using

(x+a)2=x2+2ax+a2 for which we have to identify a and then add and subtract a2. Hence,

User Tufelkinder
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Answer:

(-2,-2)

Explanation:

How do you convert x^2+4x+2 in vertex form? Please explain how you do it.​-example-1
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