What is the vertex form of: y = (x + 8) (x + 11)

Options:
y = x^2 + 8x + 11
y = x^2 + 19x + 88

1 answer

To convert the given quadratic expression \(y = (x + 8)(x + 11)\) into vertex form, we first need to expand it.

  1. Expand the expression:

\[ y = (x + 8)(x + 11) = x^2 + 11x + 8x + 88 = x^2 + 19x + 88 \]

Now, the correct expanded form of the given expression is:

\[ y = x^2 + 19x + 88 \]

  1. Options provided:
  • \(y = x^2 + 8x + 11\)
  • \(y = x^2 + 19x + 88\)

The correct option based on the expansion is:

\[ y = x^2 + 19x + 88 \]

  1. Convert to vertex form:

To express \(y = x^2 + 19x + 88\) in vertex form, we can complete the square.

  • Start with the expression without the constant:

\[ y = x^2 + 19x + 88 \]

  • To complete the square:
    • Take half of the coefficient of \(x\) (which is 19), square it, and add/subtract it inside the equation.
    • Half of 19 is \( \frac{19}{2} \), and squaring it gives \( \left(\frac{19}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{361}{4} \).

\[ y = \left(x^2 + 19x + \frac{361}{4}\right) - \frac{361}{4} + 88 \]

  • Now combine the constants \(-\frac{361}{4} + 88 = 88 - \frac{361}{4} = \frac{352-361}{4} = \frac{-9}{4}\).

Putting it all together, we have:

\[ y = \left(x + \frac{19}{2}\right)^2 - \frac{9}{4} \]

Thus, the vertex form of the quadratic is:

\[ y = \left(x + \frac{19}{2}\right)^2 - \frac{9}{4} \]

In conclusion, among the given options, the correct expanded polynomial is:

\[ y = x^2 + 19x + 88 \]