Question

How do I express this quadratic in the form y = a(x + b)^2 + c?

y = 3x^2 - 6x - 1

Answer 1

HI,

Explanation:

Using complexion square:

`y=3x^2-6x-1\\\\y=3(x^2-2x)-1\\\\y=3(x^2-2x+1)-3-1\\\\\boxed{y=3(x-1)^2-4} \\`