Question

What is the first step in writing f(x) = 3x2 + 6x – 8 in vertex form?

Answer 1

Answer:

Factor out 3 from the first two terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The first step in writing f(x) = 3x² + 6x - 8 in vertex form is

E. Factor out 3 from the first two terms.

f(x) = 3x² + 6x - 8
f(x) = 3(x² + 2x) - 8
f(x) + 8 = 3(x² + 2x + __)
f(x) + 8 + 1 = 3(x² + 2x + 1)
f(x) + 9 = 3(x+1)²
f(x) = 3(x+1)² - 9