Completing the Square

Question 1

Write g(x) = 4x2 + 88x in vertex form. The function written in vertex form is g(x) = (x +11)2 + .

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Part 1: 4; Part 2: -484

Question 2

What is the first step in writing f(x) = 3x2 + 6x – 8 in vertex form?

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D: Factor out 3 from the first two terms.

Question 3

Question 3

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A: (–3, –45), minimum

Question 4

Write p(x) = 21 + 24x + 6x2 in vertex form. p(x) = (x + )2 –

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D: 6

Question 5

What is true about the transformation that was performed? Check all that apply.

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A: g(x) has an axis of symmetry at x = 3.; C: g(x) is shifted right 3 units from the graph of f(x).; D: g(x) is shifted up 4 units from the graph of f(x).

Question 6

What is h(x) = –3x2 – 6x + 5 written in vertex form?

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B: h(x) = –3(x + 1)2 + 8

Question 7

Which functions have a maximum and are transformed to the left and down of the parent function, f(x) = x2? Check all that apply.

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B: q(x) = –5(x + 10)2 – 1; E: t(x) = –2x2 – 4x – 3

Question 8

When Nick checked his work it did not match the standard form function. Analyze Nick’s work. What was his mistake?

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C: In step 3, he did not subtract –7(9) to keep the function equivalent.

Question 9

Compare the graphs that Jennifer and Matt drew by completing the statements. Jennifer’s graph is vertically shifted from Matt’s graph. Jennifer’s graph is horizontally shifted from Matt’s graph. Jennifer’s graph is Matt’s graph. Which graph has a vertex that is a maximum?

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A: 2 units down

Question 10

Question 10

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-484

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