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Which describes the graph of y= -(x + 6)² + 6?

O A. Maximum at (-6, 6)
OB. Maximum at (6, 6)
OC. Minimum at (-6, 6)
OD. Minimum at (6, 6)

User Matt Refghi
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The correct answer would be A.Maximum (-6,6)
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Since x has a negative coefficient, the graph opens downwards meaning that it has a maximum.

The vertex formula is y = a(x - h)^2 + k so the coordinate must be (-6, 6).

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