Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - 3.2 The Vertex of a Parabola - Exercises and Problems for Section 3.2 - Exercises and Problems - Page 127: 11

Answer

$g(x)=-2(x-3)^2+22$ Vertex: $(3,22)$ Axis of symmetry: $x=3$.

Work Step by Step

Factor out the coefficient of $x^2$ and square of half the coefficient of the $x$-term: $(-6 / 2)^2=9$. Adding and subtracting this number after the $x$-term gives $$ \begin{aligned} & g(x)=-2\left(x^2-6 x+9-9-2\right) \\ & g(x)=-2\left((x-3)^2-11\right) \\ & g(x)=-2(x-3)^2+22 \end{aligned} $$ The vertex is $(3,22)$ and the axis of symmetry is $x=3$.
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