Question

How do you write `y=x^2+16x+14` in vertex form?

Answer 1

`y = (x+8)^2 -50`

Explanation:

By completing the square:
`y = x^2 + 16x + (16/2)^2 - (16/2)^2 + 14`
`y = (x+8)^2 - 64 + 14`
`y = (x+8)^2 -50`