Question

How do you find the axis of symmetry, and the maximum or minimum value of the function `h(x)=-2(x-1)^2-3`?

Answer 1

vertex (1, -3)

Explanation:

h(x) is written in the vertex form. Therefor, the equation of the axis of symmetry is x = 1,
Vertex (1, -3)
Since a < 0, the parabola opens downward. There is a Max at
Vertex (1, -3).