Question 592564:  Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of opening for y=-8(x+2)^2. 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry,  
and direction of opening for y=-8(x+2)^2. 
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Vertex: (-2,0) 
axis: x = -2 
direction of opening: down because of the negative coefficient of x^2. 
Cheers, 
Stan H. 
 
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