Question

A student used the graph below to identify the minimum/maximum. The student said the graph had a maximum of 1. Explain the students mistake and how the student can tell the difference between a maximum and minimum. (Write your answer in at least 2 complete sentences).

Answer 1

Answer: Answer is in the step.

Explanation:

The student made a mistake by identifying the maximum point by the x coordinate value of the vertex. Minimum or maximum points are determine using the y coordinate value.The student can determine the difference between a maximum and minimum by identifying the y coordinate of the vertex.