Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.4 Trigonometric Identities - 6.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 498: 113

Answer

maximum $f(20)= 1250$.

Work Step by Step

1. Given $f(x)=-3x^2+120x+50$, we have $a=-3\lt0, b=120$, thus it has a maximum. 2. We can find the maximum at $x=-\frac{b}{2a}=-\frac{120}{2(-3)}=20$ with $f(20)=-3(20)^2+120(20)+50=1250$.
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