Answer to Question #60736 in Algebra for scott

Question

1.
Write the quadratic expression x^2 − 24x − 12 in completed square form.

2.
Use the completed square form from above to solve the equation x^2 − 24x − 12 = 0, leaving your answer in exact (surd) form.

3.
Use the completed square form from part 1 to write down the vertex of the parabola
y = x^2 − 24x − 12.