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Graph y = −x2 − 1. Identify the vertex of the graph. Tell whether it is a minimum or maximum.

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Answer: C. (0, -1); maximum

Step-by-step explanation: just took the pretest and got 100%

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The negative in front of the x2 indicates that the curve opens downwards so there is a maximum. Also its symmetrical about the y axis.

The vertex is at (0,-1).
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