Learn the rule:
y = a(x - h)² + k
has vertex (h, k).
Notice that h has the OPPOSITE sign from the sign just before it,
and that k has the SAME sign that is before it.
What is the vertex of the parabola defined by---
y = -2(x + 3)² + 5
The 3 has a + before it so we use the OPPOSITE sign -.
The 5 has a + before it so we use the SAME sign +.
So the vertex is (-3,5)
What is the vertex of the parabola defined by---
y = (x + 4)² - 6
The 4 has a + before it so we use the OPPOSITE sign -.
The 6 has a - before it so we use the SAME sign -.
So the vertex is (-4,-6)
Edwin