Question 523953
I need help please. How do I write this is standard form? 
y = -2 (x+7)^2 - 5 
I really appreciate the help.
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Given equation is already written in standard form for a parabola: y=A(x-h)^2+k, with (h,k) being the (x,y) coordinates of the vertex, A being a multiplier which affects the steepness or slope of the curve.
For given equation: y=-2(x+7)^2-5
vertex:(-7,-5), A=-2, parabola opens downwards so parabola has a maximum