SOLUTION: I have to find the vertex but I don't really understand the steps to it. f(x)=x^2+10x+14 do I have to do x^2 +10x+14-14?

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Question 189147: I have to find the vertex but I don't really understand the steps to it. f(x)=x^2+10x+14
do I have to do x^2 +10x+14-14?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can try to complete the square or you can use a formula to solve.
Look at this URL --> http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=algebra_quad_vertex.xml

To complete the square, use this URL --> http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/completing-the-square.solver