What is the vertex of the graph of the function f(x) = x^2 + 8x − 2 ? (−4, 18)
(0, -2)
(-8, -2)
(−4, −18)

The vertex is at (-4, -18)  (Fourth answer choice)

Step-by-step explanation: The standard vertex equation of a parabola is f(x) = (x - h)^2 + k.

"Completing the square" is one of the faster and better ways of determining the vertex:

f(x) = x^2 + 8x - 2  =>  f(x) = x^2 + 8x + 16 - 16 - 2  =>  (x + 4)^2 - 18.  Comparing this to (x - h)^2 + k, we see that h = -4 and k = -18.  The vertex is at (-4, -18).

each side has a different length.  

step-by-step explanation:

0.16 or 16%

step-by-step explanation:

lets take a coin for example.

if you toss it twice, it has a 1/4 chance of landing on heads both times because 1/2 * 1/2 is 1/4.

with the cards, the chance of picking dog is 0.4. having two people pick one is like picking a card twice in a row. so 0.4 * 0.4 is 0.16, or 16%