Steps to convert from standard form of a quadratic equation to vertex form.
1. Find the vertex (h, k).
2. Identify the value of “a”.
3. Uses these three values and substitute them into the form,
y = a(x – h)
2
+ k
Example 1 Convert each quadratic equation in standard form to vertex form.
2
– 12x – 1
a) y = 3x
2
+ 8x – 3
b) f(x) = -4x
2