SOLUTION: How do I find the vertex of g(x) = x2 + 16x

SOLUTION: How do I find the vertex of g(x) = x2 + 16x - 5

Question 681627: How do I find the vertex of g(x) = x2 + 16x - 5
Answer by mathgotserved(25) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find -b/2a where a=1 and b=16
-b/2a=-16/2=-8
The x coordinate of the vertex is -8