Question

find the vertex, x-int., and y-int. of f(x)=(x+5)^2 -4

Answer 1

vertex is (-5,-4)

Answer 2

the number inside the function is the opposite sign and the number outside is always the same, hence the negative of the five

Answer 3

well i figured the vertex, but i wanted to be sure. its the intercepts that stump me

Answer 4

graph it on a calculator