SOLUTION: Write f(x)=-5x^2-60x-181 in vertex form and identify the vertex.

Question 831935: Write f(x)=-5x^2-60x-181 in vertex form and identify the vertex.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write f(x)=-5x^2-60x-181 in vertex form and identify the vertex.
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y =-5x^2-60x-181
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-5x^2-60x = y + 181
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-5(x^2+12x+36) = y + 181 -5(36)
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-5(x+6)^2 = y + 1
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Vertex: (-6,-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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