Question

Please help

Rewrite this equation in vertex form by completing the square.
y = x² +6x + 13

Answer 1

Answer: y = (x+3)² + 4

Explanation:

y = x² + 6x + 13

y - 13 = x² + 6x

y - 13 + 9 = x² + 6x + 9

y - 4 = (x+3)²

y = (x+3)² + 4