Question

Express 2x²+20x+7 in the form (x+p)²+q

Answer 1

f(x) = (x + 5)² - 21.5

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract both sides by 7

2x² + 20x = -7

Step: GCF and divide

2(x² + 10x) = -7

x² + 10x = -7/2

Step 3: Complete the Square

x² + 10x + 25 = -7/2 + 25

(x +5)² = 43/2

Step 4: Subtract 43/2 to both sides

(x + 5)² - 43/2

And we have our equation!