Hi, f(x)=x^2+8x+7 = (x+4)^2 - 16 + 7 = (x+4)^2 -9 f(x)= 1(x+4)^2 -9 Parabola opening Upward 1 > 0, V(-4,-9) Lineof Symmetry x = -4, P(0,7)& (-8,7) on Parabola