Changing equation to standard form

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The discussion focuses on converting two quadratic equations into standard form and sketching their graphs. The first equation, y = x^2 + 2x + 2, was successfully converted to y = (x + 1)^2 + 1. The second equation, y = -x^2 - 2x + 2, posed challenges due to negative values, but the user eventually derived it as y = -(x + 1)^2 + 3. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately completing the square to find points of intersection and sketch the bounded region between the two graphs. Overall, the user resolved their confusion and clarified the correct forms of both equations.
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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, -(x^2+ 2x- 2)= -x^2- 2+ 2, not x^2- 2x+ 2.
x^2- 2x+ 2= (x- 1)^2+ 1.

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 x^2- 2x+ 2 come from haha::rolleyes:
 
it comes out to be -(x+1)^2+3
 
HallsofIvy said:
No, -(x^2+ 2x- 2)= -x^2- 2+ 2, not x^2- 2x+ 2.
x^2- 2x+ 2= (x- 1)^2+ 1.

I think you misread the second equation
 
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