What is the vertex form of # f(x) = -2x^2+7x-12 #?
1 Answer
Mar 25, 2017
Given the standard form of a parabola:
The vertex form is:
Please see the explanation for the conversion process.
Explanation:
Given the specific equation in standard form:
Here is the graph:
graph{-2x^2+7x-12 [-26.5, 38.46, -33.24, 0.58]}
Comparing with the standard form:
You obtain the value of "a" by observation:
To obtain the value of h, use the equation:
To obtain the value of k, evaluate the function at
Substituting these values into the vertex form: