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# Math help pls

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If we express x^2+4x+5 in the form a(x-h)^2+k then what is h.

Ty for halps

Oct 20, 2017

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If we express x^2+4x+5 in the form a(x-h)^2+k then what is h.

\(x^2+4x+5\\ =x^2+4x+4+1\\ =(x-(-2))^2+1\)

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Thanks Chris, yes    h = -2

Oct 20, 2017
edited by Melody  Oct 20, 2017
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"h"  =   -2

Oct 20, 2017
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