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 - Exercise Set 3.1 - Page 343: 16

Answer

$(2,7)$

Work Step by Step

Since the equation is not in standard form, use the formula $x=\frac{-b}{2a}$ to find the $x$ coordinate of the vertex. $f(x)=-2x^{2}+8x-1$ $x=\frac{-(8)}{2(-2)}=2$ Now plug in the $x$ value in the original equation. $-2(2)^{2}+8(2)-1=7$ $(2,7)$
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