A cable 33m long runs from the top of a utility pole to a point on the ground 22m from the base of the pole. How tall is the uti
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Answer:
a = - , b = -
Step-by-step explanation:
To obtain the required form use the method of completing the square
add/ subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² - 9x
y = x² + 2(- )x +
-
+ 14
= (x - )² -
+
= (x - )²-
← in the form (x + a)² + b
with a = - and b = -