Question

What is the equation of the quadratic function y= x^2+24x+29 in vertex form?

Answer 1

Vertex form is y=a(x-h)^2+k
you need to find a perfect square
y=x^2+24x+     +29 -     
y=x^2+24x+144+29-144
y=(x+12)^2 +29-144
y=(x+12)^2-115