The given function is
f(x) = x^2 - 14x + 44
To find the turning point, we would differentiate the function, equate the derivative to zero and solve for x. We have
f'(x) = 2x - 14
Equating it to zero, we have
2x - 14 = 0
2x = 14
x = 14/2
x = 7
The value of x of the turnng point is 7