When factored what are the vertex
y = -2x2 - 4x + 12 and y = x2 - 4x + 3

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When factored what are the  vertex 
y = -2x2 - 4x + 12 and y = x2 - 4x + 3

campbell_st · Answer

well you don't need to factor to find the vertex

are you being asked to write the equation in vertex form and then state the vertex..?

anonymous · Answer

no I just want to make sure that I was right. I got that they both have the same vertex and i just wanted a second opinion if I was right or not.

anonymous · Answer

what do you think?

campbell_st · Answer

well you have an error in your work as the curves have different vertices

anonymous · Answer

so which one has a greater vertex

campbell_st · Answer

well depends on the term greater

the 1st curve is concave down and has a vertex that has a higher y value

then 2nd curve is concave up... and has a lower y value

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks

campbell_st · Answer

so what vertex did you use...?