Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

When comparing to standard form of a parabola: 
Vertex form of a parabola is:
, which is what we are trying to convert this quadratic equation into.
To do so, we can start by finding "h" in the original vertex form of a parabola. This can be found by using:
.
Substitute in -8 for b and 2 for a.

Simplify this fraction.


The "h" value is 2. Now we can find the "k" value by substituting in 2 for x into the given quadratic equation.

Simplify.


We have the values of h and k for the original vertex form, so now we can plug these into the original vertex form. We already know a from the beginning (it is 2).

Answer: 24 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
First, remember that 1 ft is equal to 12 in
Then, if 1 ft = 12 in
1 = 12in/1ft
this means that we can write a constant:
C = 12in/1 in
and C = 1, then we can write the width 2ft as:
2ft = 2ft*C = 2ft*12in/1ft = 24in
7.6 x 1/10^5
=7.6 x 1/100,000
=0.000076
1/2 = 0.5
3/5 = 0.6
The answer: 0.46, 0.5 (1/2), 0.6 (3/5), 0.6001.