What is the first step in writing f (x) = 3x2 + 6x - 8 in vertex form?

a) Factor out 3 from each term.

b) Form a perfect square trinomial by keeping the value of the function equivalent.

c) Write the trinomial as a binomial squared.

d) Factor out 3 from the first two terms.

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Fischer

26 May, 10:55

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Cordell Travis · Answer 1

F (x) = 3x^2+6x-8

Formula: a=-b/2 (a)

a=-6/2 (3) = - 3

I guess the answer is d)

Clinton Clay · Answer 2

Factor out 3 from the first two terms (D)

What is the first step in writing f (x) = 3x2 + 6x - 8 in vertex form?a) Factor out 3 from each term.b) Form a perfect square trinomial by keeping the value of the function equivalent.c) Write the trinomial as a binomial squared.d) Factor out 3 from the first two terms.