Did I do this coversion to Standard correctly?

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The discussion revolves around converting a quadratic equation into standard form, specifically focusing on the equation 4x^2 - 9y^2 + 32x + 18y + 91 = 0. Participants are examining the steps taken to complete the square and the implications of constant terms in the conversion process.

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  • Participants are reviewing the process of completing the square for both x and y terms, questioning the handling of constant terms and the overall balance of the equation. There are discussions about the implications of negative values and the necessity of maintaining equality when manipulating the equation.

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The discussion is active, with participants identifying errors and suggesting areas for further consideration. There is recognition of the need to adjust constant terms and a focus on ensuring the equation remains balanced. Some participants are exploring the consequences of negative values in the context of the equation.

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Cover to standard form...

[tex]4x^2 - 9y^2 + 32x + 18y + 91 = 0[/tex]

[tex]4x^2 + 32x[/tex].....[tex]-9y^2 + 18y[/tex].....[tex]+91 = 0[/tex]

[tex]4(x^2 + 8x + 16)[/tex]...[tex]-9(y^2 - 2y + 1)[/tex]...[tex]+91 -16 -1 = 0[/tex]

[tex]4(x + 4)^2[/tex].....[tex]-9(y - 1)^2[/tex].....[tex]+74 = 0[/tex]

therefore

[tex]\frac{(y - 1)^2}{4} - \frac{(x+4)^2}{9} = 74[/tex]
 
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You made a few errors with the constant terms. See if you can figure out where.
 
trigger352 said:
Cover to standard form...

[tex]4x^2 - 9y^2 + 32x + 18y + 91 = 0[/tex]

[tex]4x^2 + 32x[/tex].....[tex]-9y^2 + 18y[/tex].....[tex]+91 = 0[/tex]

[tex]4(x^2 + 8x + 16)[/tex]...[tex]-9(y^2 - 2y + 1)[/tex]...[tex]+91 -16 -1 = 0[/tex]

[tex]4(x + 4)^2[/tex].....[tex]-9(y - 1)^2[/tex].....[tex]+74 = 0[/tex]

therefore

[tex]\frac{(y - 1)^2}{4} - \frac{(x+4)^2}{9} = 74[/tex]

Data said:
You made a few errors with the constant terms. See if you can figure out where.

When the 74 goes over the = it becomes a negative, which is not possible. So, I'm thinking i did something wrong by dividing out -9. Somehow I need to get a balancing number that is larger that 91 so it won't be positive on the other side... :confused:
But I do see something that might work...

I have to change those balancing numbers. I only countered the -16 and -1. But those weren't multiplied by that factor.
Ok, So, [tex]91 - 64 + 9 = 36[/tex]. 36?
But I can't get a positive number...since when it goes over the = line it'll be negative.
 
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36 is correct. The negative is no problem: just multiply both sides by -1.

You made one more mistake though. To get the 4 and 9 in the denominators you had to divide the equation by 36. Do you see anything that you missed?
 

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