Step 1: Factor the Step 4: Substitute 'a', 'h',

and 'k' into the vertex

binomial formula f(x)= a (x-h)^2 +k
f(x)= a(x-h)(x-h)+k
=a(x^2-2hx+h^2)+k VERTEX FORM
f(x)= a (x-h)^2 +K

Step 2: Distribute the

'a' term Converting from Vertex Step 3: Substitute your 'h'
to Standard form QUADRATIC term into the original formula
FORMULAS Converting from to determine your 'k' term
Standard to Vertex f(h)= a(h^2)+b(h)+c = k
form

Step 3: Combine Like

Terms
STANDARD FORM
f(x)= ax^2 +bx+c
Step 2: Determine your
'h' term by nding the
discriminant
x= -b/2a

Step 1: Identify your 'a'

, 'b', and 'c' terms