Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.4 Factor and Solve Polynomial Equations - 5.4 Exercises - Mixed Review - Page 359: 68

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Given: $y=3(x+4)^2+7$ The function is in vertex form $y=x(x-h)^2+k$ with $a=3, h=-4,k=7$ Hence, the vertex is $(-4,7)$ The axis of symmetry is $x=-4$ Find some other points: $x=-6 \rightarrow y=19$ $x=-5 \rightarrow y=10$ $x=-3 \rightarrow y=10$ $x=-2 \rightarrow y=19$