SOLUTION: I need help on this problem. Complete the first 4 steps for graphing the quadratic function given. y = -x^2 - 4x - 3

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Question 216527: I need help on this problem. Complete the first 4 steps for graphing the quadratic function given.
y = -x^2 - 4x - 3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Complete the first 4 steps for graphing the quadratic function given.
y = -x^2 - 4x - 3
y = -(x^2 + 4x + 3)
y = -(x+3)(x+1)
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x-intercepts are at x=-3 and x = -1
The vertex is half-way between at x = -2.
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Cheers,
Stan H.