week 9. Analyzing quadratic function

Determine the coordinate of vertex of y=x^2 +8x+20

In this case you should first change the equation to standard form by making complete square. 

y=(x+4)^2 +4

In basic equation (y=x^2) the coordinate of vertex is (0,0) but in this case because the graph moved 4 units up and 4 units left the vertex will be (-4,4)

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