a.
To Express: The quadratic function in standard form.
a.
Answer to Problem 16E
the quadratic function is expressed in standard form as
Explanation of Solution
Given: The function is
Calculation:
The quadratic function
The parabola opens downwards if
Solve the function:
On comparing the above equation with standard form
Therefore, the quadratic function is expressed in standard form as
b.
To Find: The vertex,
b.
Answer to Problem 16E
the vertex is
Explanation of Solution
Given: The function is
Calculation:
The quadratic function
by completing the square. The graph of the function f is a parabola with vertex
The
Use Quadratic formula to find the
The
c.
To Sketch: The graph of the quadratic function.
c.
Explanation of Solution
Given: The function is
Graph:
The standard form of the function is:
From the standard form it is observed that the graph is a parabola that opens downward and has vertex
Use graphing calculator to graph the function:
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