Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs - Exercise Set - Page 628: 80

Answer

The vertex: $(-4,520)$

Work Step by Step

Given \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} y&=5 x^2+40 x+600 \\ a&= 5;\quad b= 40, \quad c= 600 \end{aligned} \end{equation} The $x$ and $y$ values of the vertex are given by: \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} x &= -\frac{b}{2a}\\ & = -\frac{40}{2(5)}\\ &= -4\\ y& =5\cdot (-4)^2+40\cdot (-4)+600 \\ & = 520\\ \end{aligned} \end{equation} The vertex of the parabola is given by:$(-4,520)$ The graph is shown in the appropriate window.
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