SOLUTION: How do I find the vertex of g(x) = x2 + 16x - 5

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Question 681627: How do I find the vertex of g(x) = x2 + 16x - 5
Answer by mathgotserved(25) About Me  (Show Source):
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find -b/2a where a=1 and b=16
-b/2a=-16/2=-8
The x coordinate of the vertex is -8