Rewrite the Quadratic Function in Standard Form by Completing the Square

question 33

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the quadratic function in standard form by completing the square.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 4$$

• A) \(f ( x ) = ( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 } - 40\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } + 13\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } - 13\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = ( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 } + 40\)

Recognize the possible outcomes of global warming, including biodiversity loss, sea-level rise, and food production impacts.

Understand the approaches and strategies to minimize global warming and ozone depletion, including governmental and individual actions.

Grasp the implications of CFC's characteristics and their environmental impact, especially on the ozone layer.

Recognize the importance and outcomes of international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol on global environmental policies.

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