Need help on math

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  1. coconutbowling

    coconutbowling Well-Known Member

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    If I have an equation in Standard form, how do I change it to Graphing (vertex) form?

    How do I make: y = ax^2 + bx + c, become y = a(x-h)^2 + k

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. DHrox

    DHrox Well-Known Member

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  3. coconutbowling

    coconutbowling Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. Google wasn't being friendly for me, and I don't have my papers from two years ago.
     
  4. DHrox

    DHrox Well-Known Member

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    Google, the math devourer!
     
  5. Fletch

    Fletch Well-Known Member

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    Don't know if u still need any help, cause those sites looked quite confusing to me, but in general...

    h and k are the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola and are equal to -

    h = -b/(2a)
    k =( c-b^2)/(4a)
     
  6. s0mah

    s0mah Well-Known Member

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    Factor by completing the square.
     
  7. coconutbowling

    coconutbowling Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys for the help. I'm still a little confused, but I think I have it now.
     

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