The vertex is (8,7)
the minimum value is 7
the vertex form is y=(x-8)^2 +7
the minimum value of y=7
i hope this helps!
The answer would be -84.
Here are the steps I did.
1. Simplify 4 + 8 to 12 ( -7 * 12 )
2. Now lastly simplify and u get -84.
Answer:
placing the needle of the compass on one end of the line segment.
Bill's pencil would be 4 1/2 inches long.
6- 1.5= 4.5