Answer :
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
One of the quick ways of getting the answer is to graph the equation. I have done that for you at the bottom of this answer. However, I think you want the written solution.
Equation
y = x^2 + 8x - 6 Put brackets around the first 2 terms
y = (x^2 + 8x) - 6 Take 1/2 the second term and square
8/2 = 4; 4^2 = 16 Put 16 after the second term
y = (x^2 + 8x + 16) - 6 Subtract 16 and put it after the 6
y = (x^2 + 8x + 16) -6-16 Combine
y = (x^2 + 8x + 16) - 22
The first 3 terms make a perfect square (x^2 + 8x + 16) = (x + 4)^2
So the answer is between C and A
y = (x + 4)^2 - 22