Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 8 - Graphing Quadratic Functions - 8.3 - Graphing f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c - Exercises - Page 436: 10

Answer

The axis of symmetry is $x=2$. The vertex is $(2,4)$.

Work Step by Step

Comparing $f(x)=-6x^{2}+24x-20$ with $f(x)=ax^{2}+bx+c$, we see that $a=-6$ and $b=24$. Axis of symmetry is given by $x=-\frac{b}{2a}=-\frac{24}{2(-6)}=2$ The axis of symmetry is $x=2$. As the axis of symmetry is $x=2$, the x-coordinate of the vertex is $2$. We can use the function to find the y-coordinate. $f(x)=-6x^{2}+24x-20$ $f(2)=-6(2)^{2}+24(2)-20=4$ The vertex is $(2,4)$.
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