Question

Convert the following quadratic equation to standard form:

y= -2(x+3)^2+1

Answer 1

Answer: -2x^2-12x-17

Explanation:

-2(x+3)^2+1 Original equation

-2(x^2+3x+3x+9)+1 factor (x+3)(x+3)

-2x^2-12x-18+1 Multiply the factored part by -2

-2x^2-12x-17 Combine like terms