Question

Write y=x^2+24x+124 in vertex form. step by step

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

the general vertex form is

y = a(x - h)² + k

with (h, k) being the vertex of the curve.

after doing all the multiplications we get

y = a(x² - 2hx + h²) + k = ax² - 2ahx + ah² + k

now we have

y = x² + 24x + 124

and we can compare

ax² = x²

a = 1

-2ahx = -2hx = 24x

-2h = 24

h = 24/-2 = -12

ah² + k = 124

(-12)² + k = 124

144 + k = 124

k = -20

so, the vertex form is

y = (x + 12)² - 20