Changing equation to standard form

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The discussion revolves around sketching the region in the xy-plane bounded by two quadratic functions and finding their points of intersection. The functions in question are y=x^2+2x+2 and y=-x^2-2x+2.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss completing the square for both equations, with some expressing difficulty due to negative coefficients in the second equation. There are attempts to factor and manipulate the equations to facilitate graphing and intersection finding.

Discussion Status

Some participants have made progress in completing the square for the first equation, while others are exploring different approaches for the second equation. There is a mix of attempts and clarifications, but no consensus has been reached on the best method for the second function.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the amount of direct assistance they can provide each other. There is some confusion regarding the manipulation of the second equation, leading to questions about the correctness of previous steps.

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Homework Statement



Sketch the region in the xy-plane that is bounded between the graphs of the given functions. Find the points of intersection of the graphs.

1) y=x^2+2x+2

2)y=-x^2-2x+2

The Attempt at a Solution



I already completed the square for equation 1):
y=(x+1)^2+1

Im having trouble completing the square for the second equation because of the negative values. I tried factoring out the negative sign:

-(x^2+2x-2)

but that just makes the 2 negative.

How should I go about converting the second equation?
 
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nevermind, i got it
 
Oh well from what i can see,-x^2-2x+2 = -(x^2+2x+2) +4. so...-x^2-2x+2=-(y)+4. If you can sketch the graph for the 1st one the second one shouldn't be a problem:biggrin:
 
renob said:

Homework Statement



Sketch the region in the xy-plane that is bounded between the graphs of the given functions. Find the points of intersection of the graphs.

1) y=x^2+2x+2

2)y=-x^2-2x+2


The Attempt at a Solution



I already completed the square for equation 1):
y=(x+1)^2+1

Im having trouble completing the square for the second equation because of the negative values. I tried factoring out the negative sign:

-(x^2+2x-2)
No, [itex]-(x^2+ 2x- 2)= -x^2- 2+ 2[/itex], not [itex]x^2- 2x+ 2[/itex].
[itex]x^2- 2x+ 2= (x- 1)^2+ 1[/itex].

but that just makes the 2 negative.

How should I go about converting the second equation?
 
hmm did i make a mistake somewhere? Where did the [itex]x^2- 2x+ 2[/itex] come from haha::rolleyes:
 
it comes out to be -(x+1)^2+3
 
HallsofIvy said:
No, [itex]-(x^2+ 2x- 2)= -x^2- 2+ 2[/itex], not [itex]x^2- 2x+ 2[/itex].
[itex]x^2- 2x+ 2= (x- 1)^2+ 1[/itex].

I think you misread the second equation
 

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