Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 - Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs - Exercise Set - Page 519: 67

Answer

Choice C

Work Step by Step

The quadratic function, $f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k$ has vertex at $(h,k)$ and opens up if $a\gt0$ or opens down if $a\lt0$. The given quadratic function, $ f(x)=-213(x-0.1)^2+3.6 $ has vertex at $( 0.1,3.6 )$ and opens down since $a\lt0$. Hence, $\text{ Choice C .}$
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