SOLUTION: How do you find the coordinate vertex for Y=-2(x-4)(x-2)? I am very confused please help thank you?

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Question 758259: How do you find the coordinate vertex for Y=-2(x-4)(x-2)? I am very confused please help thank you?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given equation form is good for finding zeros. It is also good for finding the symmetry axis on which the vertex will be.

Y has two zeros. These zeros are at x=2 and x=4. Directly in the middle is x=3 which runs through the vertex. Y=-2%283-4%29%28x-2%29= the value for Y at the vertex.