stephanie682 stephanie682
  • 15-07-2022
  • Mathematics
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Write y=x²-4x-1 in vertex form.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 15-07-2022

Answer:

y = (x - 2)² - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

y = x² - 4x - 1

using the method of completing the square

add/subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² - 4x

y = x² + 2(- 2)x + 4 - 4 - 1

y = (x - 2)² - 5 ← in vertex form

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