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: 11

Answer

The axis of symmetry is $x=5$. The vertex is $(5,4)$.

Work Step by Step

Comparing $f(x)=\frac{2}{5}x^{2}-4x+14$ with $f(x)=ax^{2}+bx+c$, we see that $a=\frac{2}{5}$ and $b=-4$. Axis of symmetry is given by $x=-\frac{b}{2a}=-\frac{-4}{2(\frac{2}{5})}=5$ The axis of symmetry is $x=5$. As the axis of symmetry is $x=5$, the x-coordinate of the vertex is $5$. We can use the function to find the y-coordinate. $f(x)=\frac{2}{5}x^{2}-4x+14$ $f(5)=\frac{2}{5}(5)^{2}-4(5)+14=4$ The vertex is $(5,4)$.
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