The zeros are where the factors are zero, at x=-2 and x=6. The line of symmetry and the x-value of the vertex is halfway between these at (-2+6)/2 = 2. Then the y-value of the vertex is
... f(2) = (2-6)(2+2) = -16
The vertex is (x, y) = (2, -16).
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