Question

How do you write `y=-x^2-14x-47` in vertex form?

Answer 1

`y=-1[x^2+14x]-47`
`y=-1[(x+7)^2-49]-47`
`y=-1(x+7)^2 +49-47`
`y=-1(x+7)^2+2`

The vertex is at (-7,2)