Question

Please help me identify the vertex & explain what method you used

Answer 1

Answer: (-2, 4)

Explanation:

The given equation is already in vertex form: y = a(x - h)² + k where

• (h, k) is the vertex
• a is the vertical stretch

Therefore, y = (x - 2)² + 4 ⇒ (h, k) = (2, 4)