Match the equations to their equivalent in the options:

y = x^2 + 2x - 8
y = x^2 - 10x + 16
Options:
y = (x + 1)^2 - 9 (the only ^ was the 2, the -9 was not in the ^ as well)
y = (x - 2) (x - 8)

1 answer

To match the equations to their equivalent forms, let's analyze both given equations and the options.

Given equations:

  1. Equation 1: y=x2+2x8
  2. Equation 2: y=x210x+16

Options:

  1. y=(x+1)29
  2. y=(x2)(x8)

Let's convert both equations into different forms:

For Equation 1: y=x2+2x8

  1. We can complete the square:
    • y=(x2+2x+1)18
    • y=(x+1)29

This matches with Option 1.

For Equation 2: y=x210x+16

  1. We can factor the quadratic:
    • y=(x2)(x8)

This matches with Option 2.

Summary of Matching:

  • Equation 1: y=(x+1)29 (Option 1)
  • Equation 2: y=(x2)(x8) (Option 2)

So:

  • Equation 1 → Option 1
  • Equation 2 → Option 2