SOLUTION: Consider the function f(x)= x^2+4x+1 Find h, the x coordinate of the vertex of this parabola. Can i please see all the steps in solving this. Thanks

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Question 142846: Consider the function f(x)= x^2+4x+1
Find h, the x coordinate of the vertex of this parabola. Can i please see all the steps in solving this. Thanks

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

the equation for the axis of symmetry is x=-b/2a __ x=-4/(2*1) __ x=-2 __ this is h