Given the function f(x) = (x + 1)^2 - 3, we recognize that because of the x^2 factor we have a parabola that opens up. Its vertex is (-1, -3), which I have swiped from the given equation. The axis of symm is x= -1.
Answer:
So there are 500 pairs of numbers that have a sum of 1001. Thus, the sum of numbers from 1 to 1000 is 500*1001 = 500,500.
Step-by-step explanation:
4x - 2(3x - 9)....distribute the 2 thru the parenthesis
4x - 6x + 18....combine like terms
-2x + 18 <===
