Question

Write y=-2x^2-20x-52 in vertex form then find the axis of symmetry. show your work!

Answer 1

It will be Y=50+20x+2x2

Answer 2

Simplifying

y = 2x2 + 20x + 52

Reorder the terms:

y = 52 + 20x + 2x2

Solving

y = 52 + 20x + 2x2

Solving for variable 'y'.

Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.

Simplifying

y = 52 + 20x + 2x2

Hope it helps =D