There are 2 roots so the only way to complete the square is,
Just factor 2 out of 2x^2+8x (just ignore the -9) then find the number that will make the terms be able to complete the square.
then complete the square and multiply 2 inside the brackets.
subtraction as you already get the vertex form and know how to complete the square.
Vertex Form:
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the data given in the exercise, we can draw the diagram attached, where "h" is the height of the building reached by the top of the ladder.
Notice that there are two similar triangles.
So, you can set up the following proportion:
Finally, in order to calculate the height on the building reached by the top of the ladder, you must solve for "h".
Therefore, the value of "h" is :
