SOLUTION: Graph the function. Find the vertex, line of symnetry, and maximum or minimum value. f(x)= (x+2)^2-3 The vertex is ? The minimum value is f(x) = ? Thank you so much f

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Question 258752: Graph the function. Find the vertex, line of symnetry, and maximum or minimum value.
f(x)= (x+2)^2-3
The vertex is ?
The minimum value is f(x) = ?
Thank you so much for your help.
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, Alan3354:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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f%28x%29=+%28x%2B2%29%5E2-3+
The equation is in vertex form.
Axis of symmetry : x=-2
f%28-2%29=-3
Vertex : (-2,-3)
The min. value occurs at the vertex.
f%28x%29min=-2
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+graph%28+300%2C+300%2C+-5%2C+5%2C+-5%2C+5%2C+%28x%2B2%29%5E2-3%29+

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The minimum is at the vertex, (-2,-3), and is -3.