The axis of symmetry for a function in the form f(x) = x^2 (x to the second power) + 4x-5 is x= -2. what are the coordinates of the vertex of the graph?
a. (-9, -2)
b. (-17, -2)
c. (-2, -17)
d. (-2, -9)

Astudent draws two parabolas on graph paper. both parabolas cross the x-axis at (-4, 0) and (6,0). the y-intercept of thefirst parabola is (0, –12). the y-intercept of the second parabola is (0-24). what is the positive difference between the avalues for the two functions that describe the parabolas? write your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

Which expression is a factor of 12x2 + 29x – 8? x – 8 2x – 1 3x + 8 4x + 1

Which equation can be simplified to find the inverse of y = 2x2^2