Algebra 2 problem.. parabolas .. 10 pts?

how to find the standard form of the parabola x^2-8x-y-19=0

i need help with the steps please and thank you!

Update:

the equation is actually x^2-8x-y+19=0

Comments

  • it's easy you first add 19 to the and then complete the square with x^2 that would be (x-4)^2 and then you find the mid point which is (4,0),well not mid point but vertex and graph it.

    hope it helps

  • Elementary, the parabola does have its Vertex at ,as you say (2, 0) but you see it is up side down Always check by using x =0 (here f(x)=-8)and also at symm opposite point x = 4 f(x )=-8 and at x = 1 & at x =3 it has same value -2 So cheerup nothing wrong only lack of knowledge dear ok?

  • Are you sure that is Algebra 2 cuz i am in Algebra 1 and we are doing parabolas.

  • WELL Y= -19 NEGATIVE 19... SO SINE HAVE THAT ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WORK THE PROBLEM BACKWARDS THEN U WILL GET X. OK

  • it is unsolvable!!! :D 19 doesnt factor into 8...u hafta use the quadratic formual.....b2-(squareroot of 4AC) divided by 2A

  • i really dont think u can do it but i really dont have a clue!

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