Question

Rewrite the function by completing the square. h(x)= x^{2} +3 x -18 left parenthesis, x, right parenthesis, equals, x, squared, plus, 3, x, minus, 18 h(x)=h(x)=h, left parenthesis, x, right parenthesis, equals (x+(x+left parenthesis, x, plus )^2+) 2 +right parenthesis, squared, plus

Answer 1

h(x) = (x +1.5)^2 -20.25

Explanation:

Answer 2

h(x) = (x +1.5)^2 -20.25

Explanation:

We assume you want to rearrange h(x)= x^2 +3x -18.

Recognize the coefficient of x is 3. Add and subtract the square of half that. (3/2)^2 = 9/4 = 2.25

h(x) = (x^2 +3x +2.25) -18 -2.25

Now, write the expression in parentheses as a square, simplify the constant.

h(x) = (x +1.5)^2 -20.25 . . . . . . . . vertex form