Question

Write the following quadratic expression in vertex form x^2+4x+10

Answer 1

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Answer:

(x +2)^2 +6

Explanation:

We can add and subtract the square of half the x-coefficient.

x^2 +4x +10 = (x^2 +4x +2^2) +10 -2^2

= (x +2)^2 +6