Rewrite the quadratic equation in standard form by completing the square. Y = x² + 2x - 17 A) y = (x + 1)²+ 16 B) y = (x - 1)²- 18 C) y = (x + 1)²- 16 D) y = (x + 1)²- 18

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To complete the square, take the coefficient of x, divide by 2, and square it: (2/2)^2 = 1. Add and subtract 1 inside the equation: y = (x^2 + 2x + 1) - 1 - 17 = (x + 1)^2 - 18.

Rewrite the Quadratic Equation in Standard Form by Completing the Square