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H(x)=-5(x-1)^2+45
what is the maximum height

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Answer:

45

Explanation:

The equation is that of a parabola in vertex form.

y = a(x -h)^2 +k

where 'a' is the vertical scale factor and (h, k) is the vertex.

Comparing this to the given function, you find ...

a = -5

h = 1

k = 45

The negative value of 'a' tells you the parabola opens downward, so the y-value of the vertex is the maximum value of the function: 45.

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