College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 342: 2

Answer

$x= -\frac{b}{2a}$ , $f(-\frac{b}{2a})$ $x= -\frac{b}{2a}$ , $f(-\frac{b}{2a})$

Work Step by Step

Consider the quadratic function $f(x)=ax^{2}+bx+c, a\ne0.$ If a > 0, then f has a minimum that occurs at $x= -\frac{b}{2a}$. This minimum value is $f(-\frac{b}{2a})$. If a < 0, then f has a maximum that occurs at $x= -\frac{b}{2a}$. This maximum value is $f(-\frac{b}{2a})$.
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