Question

Transform the function in vertex form

1. f(x)= x^2 + 8x - 6

Answer 1

f ( x ) = x² + 8 x - 6 = x² + 8 x + 16 - 16 - 6 =
= ( x + 4 )² - 22
Coordinates of the vertex : ( - 4, - 22 )