The maximum value of quadratic function y = - x ^ 2-4x + 3 and the equation of symmetry axis are

The maximum value of quadratic function y = - x ^ 2-4x + 3 and the equation of symmetry axis are

y=-x²-4x-4+4+3
=-(x+2)²+7
So the axis of symmetry is x = - 2
The maximum is 7