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What is the y-value of the vertex of the function f(x)=-(x+8)(x-14)?

3
6
112
121

User Jgoday
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Answer:

D. 121

Explanation:

User Legonaftik
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Answer:

121

Explanation:

Given

f(x) = - (x + 8)(x - 14) ← expand factors using FOIL

= - (x² - 6x - 112) ← distribute by - 1

= - x² + 6x + 112

Given a quadratic in standard form. y = ax² + bx + c : a ≠ 0

Then the x- coordinate of the vertex is


x_(vertex) = -
(b)/(2a)

f(x) = - x² + 6x + 112 ← is in standard form

with a = - 1 and b = 6, thus


x_(vertex) = -
(6)/(-2) = 3

Substitute x = 3 into f(x) for corresponding value of y

f(3) = - (3)² + 6(3) + 112 = - 9 + 18 + 112 = 121

vertex = (3, 121 ) ← with y = 121

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