Question

Compare the function ƒ(x) = –x2 + 4x – 5 and the function g(x), whose graph is shown. Which function has a greater absolute maximum (vertex)? Question 16 options: A) There isn't enough information given. B) g(x) and ƒ(x) have equal absolute maximums. C) g(x) D) ƒ(x)

Answer 1

Answer C: g(x)

Explanation:

I used a graphing calculator to graph f(x) = -x^2 + 4x - 5, and by doing so I immedately saw that the vertex of f(x) is at (2, -1).

The absolute max of g(x) is approximately (3.25, 6.1).

The absolute max of f(x) is approximately (2, -1).

Since the y-coordinate of the absolute maximum of g(x) is greater than the y-coordinate of the absolute maximum of f(x), we conclude that Answer C is correct: g(x) has the greater absolute maximum