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: 12

Answer

The axis of symmetry is $x=6$. The vertex is $(6,9)$.

Work Step by Step

Comparing $y=-\frac{3}{4}x^{2}+9x-18$ with $y=ax^{2}+bx+c$, we see that $a=-\frac{3}{4}$ and $b=9$. Axis of symmetry is given by $x=-\frac{b}{2a}=-\frac{9}{2(-\frac{3}{4})}=6$ The axis of symmetry is $x=6$. As the axis of symmetry is $x=6$, the x-coordinate of the vertex is $6$. We can use the function to find the y-coordinate. $y=-\frac{3}{4}x^{2}+9x-18$ When $x=6$, $y=-\frac{3}{4}(6)^{2}+9(6)-18=9$ The vertex is $(6,9)$.
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