Hi,
Note: the vertex form of a Parabola opening up(a>0) or down(a<0),
where(h,k) is the vertex and x = h is the Line of Symmetry
f(x)= 1/4(x+9)²+1
+ The vertex is (-9,1) parabola opens Upward: a = 1/4 > 0
+ The line of Symmetry is x = -9
+ What is the max/min value of f(x): min value is 1
+ Is the value of, f (-9)=1, a maximum or a minimum