Step 1 :The vertex form of a quadratic function is given by \(y=a(x-h)^{2}+k\), where \((h,k)\) is the vertex of the parabola.
Step 2 :The vertex of a parabola \(y=ax^{2}+bx+c\) is given by \(-\frac{b}{2a}, f(-\frac{b}{2a})\).
Step 3 :Given the quadratic function \(y=x^{2}+10x+24\), we can find the vertex by substituting the coefficients into the formula. Here, \(a=1\) and \(b=10\).
Step 4 :Calculating the vertex, we get \(h=-\frac{b}{2a}=-5\) and \(k=f(-\frac{b}{2a})=-1\).
Step 5 :Since the coefficient of \(x^{2}\) is positive, the parabola opens upwards, and the vertex is a minimum.
Step 6 :The vertex form of the function is \(y=(x+5)^{2}-1\), and the vertex is \((-5,-1)\).
Step 7 :\(\boxed{\text{Final Answer: The vertex form of the function is } y=(x+5)^{2}-1, \text{ the vertex is } (-5,-1), \text{ and the vertex is a minimum.}}\)