We have to convert this equation (which is called as standard form) into vertex form. We can do that by completing the square.
f(x) is also known as y, so I will make y equal to 0.
[tex]y= -2x^{2} +20x-7[/tex]
[tex]7=-2 x^{2} +20[/tex]
[tex]107=(x+5) ^{2} [/tex]
[tex]0=(x+5)^{2}-107[/tex]
And so the vertex would be (-5, -107)