Answer:
B. f(x) = x² + 10x + 17
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
f(x) = (x + 5)² - 8
Required:
Write in standard form
SOLUTION:
f(x) = (x + 5)² - 8
Expand (x + 5)²
f(x) = (x + 5)(x + 5) - 8
f(x) = x(x + 5) +5(x + 5) - 8
f(x) = x² + 5x + 5x + 25 - 8
Add like terms
f(x) = x² + 10x + 17
