y=-2x^2+3-5
i have to find the axis of symmetry
the coordinates of the vertex
and tell whether the vertex is a maximum or a minimum

Question

anonymous · Answer

Do you remember how to complete the square?

anonymous · Answer

what do u mean

anonymous · Answer

Have you learned how to use the quadratic formula?

anonymous · Answer

i don't remember will u show me the formula?

anonymous · Answer

First you factor out your leading coefficient on the squared term from all your x terms.
$$y=-2x^2 + 3x -5$$
$$=-2(x^2 + (-3/2)x) -5$$

With me so far?

anonymous · Answer

hey i think i got it thanks sooo much i used what u did the first problem and it came out right

anonymous · Answer

Ok.