Y=x^2+16x+71 equation for parabola

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Reginald Atkinson

Mathematics

6 April, 11:28

Y=x^2+16x+71 equation for parabola

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Lacey Bauer · Answer 1

That is the equation for a parabola ...

Merritt · Answer 2

To conver to vertex form, complete the square

y=a (x-h) ^2+k

vertex is (h, k)

y=x^2+16x+71

y = (x^2+16x) + 71

16/2=8, 8^2=64

y = (x^2+16x+64-64) + 71

y = ((x+8) ^2-64) + 71

y = (x+8) ^2-64+71

y=1 (x+8) ^2+7

vertex = (-8,7)