What is the the vertex of y = (x -3)^2+4x-5 ?

1 Answer
Jan 6, 2016

The solution set(or vertex set) is: S = {-5,-21}.

Explanation:

The standard formula of the quadratic function is:
y = Ax^2 + Bx +C

(x-3)^2 is a notable product, so do this:
Square the first number -(signal inside the parenthesis) 2 * first number * second number + second number squared
x^2 - 6x + 9

Now, substitute it the main equation:
y = x^2 - 6x + 9 +4x - 5 = x^2 +10x +4, so
y = x^2 +10x +4 to Now, it agrees with the standard formula.

To find the point of the vertex in x axis, we apply this formula:
x_(vertex) = -b/(2a) = -10/2 = -5

To find the point of the vertex in y axis, we apply this formula:
y_(vertex) = - triangle/(4a) = - (b^2 - 4ac)/(4a) = -(100 -4 * 1 * 4)/4 = -21

Then, the solution set(or vertex set) is: S = {-5,-21}.