Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to do this, you have to know how to use your calculator's regression equation function.
First enter in the data. Hit "stat" then 1:Edit and enter all the x values into L1. After each value, hit enter. When you're done with the x list, arrow over to L2 and enter in all the y-values. If there are already values there you need to clear, arrow up to highlight L1, hit "clear", then "enter" and the values will disappear. Do that for both lists if you need to.
After the data is listed in L1 and L2, hit "stat" again and arrow over to "Calc". Hit 5:QuadReg. If you have a TI 83, your equation will be there for you. If you have a TI 84, you'll need to arrow down to "calculate" to get the equation. Regardless, the equation is
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First, let's deal with the fraction in the denominator of the exponent. Multiply the top and bottom of the exponent by 6.
Now that the fraction in the denominator is taken care of, we can reduce the denominator.
. Some professors might accept this as simplest form, but others might ask you to get rid of the negative.
f(x)=x^2+12x+26
Vertex form of f(x) = a(x-h)^2 +k
We change f(x) into vertex form using completing the square method
We take half of square of middle term
middle term is 12
Half of square of 12 is then 6^2 = 36
Add and subtract 36 to complete the square
The vertex form