Question

1/2(x + 1)²- 3

Answer 1

Answer:

• a = 1/2
• h = -1
• k = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

We assume you want to compare your expression to the form ...

  a(x -h)² +k

  1/2(x +1)² +k

The multiplier outside parentheses is ...

  a = 1/2

The horizontal offset inside parentheses is ...

  -h = 1

  h = -1

The vertical offset outside parentheses is ...

  k = -3