Question

Using a minimum of two sentences, describe how to write the function, f(x) = (x + 2)2 – 3, in general form.​

Answer 1

f(x) = (x+2)^2-3

= x^2 + 4x + 4 - 3

= x^2 + 4x +1

Explanation:

First, you must solve the binomial squared. Then you must combine similar terms.