CPM Homework Help : A2C Problem 10-149

Rewrite each equation in graphing form and identify the key points. Homework Help ✎

Step 1(a):

Multiply by 4.

$4\textit{y}=\textit{x}^{2}+2\textit{x} + \frac{5}{2}$

Step 2(a):

$\text{Now complete the square and multiply by \frac{1}{4}.}$

$\textit{y}=\frac{1}{4}(\textit{x}^{2}+2\textit{x}+1)+\frac{3}{8}$

Answer (a):

$\textit{y}=\frac{1}{4}(\textit{x}+1)^{2}+\frac{3}{8}$

Hint (b):

See part (a).