Question

Enter the coordinates of the vertex of the graph of y = 2(x + 5)2 − 4.

Vertex: (
,
)

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

(-5, -4)

Explanation:

Compare the given equation to vertex form:

y = a(x -h)² +k

You see that a=2, h=-5, k=-4.

The vertex is (h, k) = (-5, -4).