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 128: 36

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Factor out the coefficient of $x^2$ and square half of the coefficient of the $x$-term: $(-40 / 2)^2=400$. Adding and subtracting this number after the $x$-term gives $$ \begin{aligned} & y=26+0.4 x-0.01 x^2 \\ & y=-0.01\left(x^2-40 x-2600\right) \\ & y=-0.01\left(x^2-40 x+20^2-2600-400\right) \\ & y=-0.01(x-20)^2+30 \end{aligned} $$ i) The vertex is $(20,30)$ and the axis of symmetry is $x=20$. ii) From the original equation, the $y$-intercept is $y= 26$. iii) We find the $x$-intercepts by solving $y=0$ $$ \begin{aligned} -0.01(x-20)^2+30 & =0 \\ -0.01(x-20)^2 & =-30 \\ (x-20)^2 & =3000 \\ x-20 & = \pm \sqrt{3000} \\ x & =20 \pm \sqrt{3000}, \end{aligned} $$ or $$ x=74.7723 \ldots, x=-34.7723 $$
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