SOLUTION: I am really stumped. The question is Find the x coordinate ofthe vertex of this parabola. f(x)=X^2+4x+1 (x+4)(x+1)+1=x I am sorry I just got a mind block I really can't s

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: I am really stumped. The question is Find the x coordinate ofthe vertex of this parabola. f(x)=X^2+4x+1 (x+4)(x+1)+1=x I am sorry I just got a mind block I really can't s      Log On


   

Question 107344: I am really stumped.
The question is Find the x coordinate ofthe vertex of this parabola. f(x)=X^2+4x+1
(x+4)(x+1)+1=x
I am sorry I just got a mind block I really can't see it
Thank You

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
vertex is on the axis of symmetry

the general equation is x=-b/(2a)