General vertex form:

Given :

Extract "spread factor" m

Complete the square


Write as a squared binomial and simplify the constant

Re-write to match signs of standard general form:

If the matrix is of 2 by 2 then we can find the determinant of the matrix.

Then (ad - bc ) gives you the determinant of the matrix.
For example,

= (2)(-2) - (1)(4)
= - 4 - 4
= -8
Answer:
-11
Step-by-step explanation:
Triangle ABC
SO,
AB = AC +BC
x + 8 = 2x -5 + (BD + DC)
x + 8 = 2x-5 + 10 +14
x + 8 = 2x + 19
2x - x = -19 + 8
x = -11
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