Completing the Square (Continued) Answers

The function p(x) = 6x2 + 48x written in vertex form is p(x) = 6(x + 4)2 – 96. Which statements are true about the graph of p? Check all that apply. The axis of symmetry is the line x = –4.The graph is narrower than the graph of f(x) = x2.The parabola has a maximum.The parabola opens down.The value of k is –96, so there is a vertical shift down 96 units.

The function p(x) = –8x2 – 64x can be written in vertex form p(x) = a(x – h)2 + k, where a =, h =, and k =.

The function p(x) = –8x2 – 64x can be written in vertex form p(x) = a(x – h)2 + k, where a =, h =, and k =.

To graph the function p, reflect the graph of f(x) = x2 across the x-axis, vertically stretch the graph by a factor of 8, shift the graph units, and then shift the graph units.

To graph the function p, reflect the graph of f(x) = x2 across the x-axis, vertically stretch the graph by a factor of 8, shift the graph units, and then shift the graph units.