Completing the square for y = 3 - x^2 - 16x
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One reason for this is that there are a couple different styles for completing the square, and it would be better if we fix up the method you have been taught, rather than confusing you with something a little different. But most important, you can see examples of the process in your textbook, so you don't need us for that; what we can do is to help you do it yourself, and to answer specific questions about the process.
If you don't know how to get started, the first step will be to write the polynomial in descending order.
One reason for this is that there are a couple different styles for completing the square, and it would be better if we fix up the method you have been taught, rather than confusing you with something a little different. But most important, you can see examples of the process in your textbook, so you don't need us for that; what we can do is to help you do it yourself, and to answer specific questions about the process.
If you don't know how to get started, the first step will be to write the polynomial in descending order.