Chapter 3.3, Problem 2PE

(a)

To determine

To calculate: Whether the graph of the parabola $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$ opens upwards or downwards.

(b)

To determine

To calculate: The vertex of the function, $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$.

(c)

To determine

To calculate: The axis of symmetry of the function, $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$.

(d)

To determine

To calculate: The maximum or minimum value of the function, $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$.

(e)

To determine

To calculate: The x-intercept(s) the function. $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$.

(f)

To determine

To calculate: The y-intercept of the function, $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$.

(g)

To determine

To graph: The graphical representation of the function, $-\frac{1}{2}{x}^2-6x-16$.