When the function is written in the form ax2+bx+c, the vertex is given by -b/2a.
x = -1/2 at the vertex. F(-1/2) = (-1/2)2 + (-1/2) - 2 = -2 1/4
The vertex is (-1/2, -2 1/4).
F(x) = x2 + x - 2 = (x-1)(x+2)
F(1) = 0
F(-2) = 0
F(0) = -2
x = -1/2 at the vertex. F(-1/2) = (-1/2)2 + (-1/2) - 2 = -2 1/4
The vertex is (-1/2, -2 1/4).
F(x) = x2 + x - 2 = (x-1)(x+2)
F(1) = 0
F(-2) = 0
F(0) = -2