Write $y = 2x^2 + 8x + 3$ in the form $a(x-h)^2+k$. State the turning point and minimum value.[4

Question

Write $y = 2x^2 + 8x + 3$ in the form $a(x-h)^2+k$. State the turning point and minimum value.[4]

Accepted Answer

$2(x-(-2))^2-5$; Turning point $(-2,-5)$; Minimum value $-5$.

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