Answer:
Explanation:
1.) Get the equation in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c.
2.) Calculate -b / 2a. This is the x-coordinate of the vertex.
3.) To find the y-coordinate of the vertex, simply plug the value of -b / 2a into the equation for x and solve for y. This is the y-coordinate of the vertex.
1.) y = -x^2 - 10x + 24
2.) -(-10) / 2(-1) = -5
3.) y = -(-5)^2 - 10(-5) + 24
y = -25 + 50 + 24
y = 49