SOLUTION: Find the x-coordinate of the vertex of the function given below.
y=(x-7)(x+5),I tried doing the opposites but when I typed in the answer it said it was numerically incorrect. Cou
Question 633816: Find the x-coordinate of the vertex of the function given below.
y=(x-7)(x+5),I tried doing the opposites but when I typed in the answer it said it was numerically incorrect. Could you please help, thanks Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
y=(x-7)(x+5)
y= x^2 - 2x - 35 |completing the Square to fine the Vertex
y=(x-1)^2 -1-35
y = (x-1)^2 - 36 V(1,-36)
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