What is y=2x^2+12x+14 in vertex form?

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Convert to Vertex Form and Graph
Enter quadratic equation in standard form:
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Solution by Convert to Vertex Form and Graph-->  
Step 1: Group the first 2 terms together, separating them from the constant term.
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Step 2: Factor out leading coefficient, for completing the square to work, the coefficient of x2 must be 1.
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Step 3: Complete the square, Take half of x coefficient and square it. Notice to keep equation balanced you must add this number and subtract it making the net effect zero.
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Step 4: Distribute and add constants.
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Now it is successfully in vertex form and can be easily graphed.
The vertex is at (-3,-4)
The parabola opens up and has a y-intercept at (0, 14)