Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8 Test - Page 577: 18

Answer

Choice A

Work Step by Step

The graph of the quadratic function, $ f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k ,$ opens downwards when $a<0$. Therefore, the only possible graphs are choices A and C. The vertex is given by $(h,k)$. With $k<0$, then the vertex is located below the $x$-axis. Between choices A and C, then the most possible graph is Choice A.
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