SOLUTION: Find the x-intercept(s) and the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola y=x^2+2x-24. If there is more than one -intercept, separate them with commas. x-intercepts: vertex:

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Question 832293: Find the x-intercept(s) and the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola y=x^2+2x-24. If there is more than one -intercept, separate them with commas.
x-intercepts:
vertex:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factorable, y=%28x-4%29%28x%2B6%29, so x intercepts -6 and +4. Vertex is in the middle, at %28-6%2B4%29%2F2=-1.

Find y at x=-1.
y=(-1-4)(-1+6)=(-5)(5)=-25
Vertex is (-1,-25).