SOLUTION: What is the maximum function value of f(x)=-1/4x^2+2x-3

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Question 1085588: What is the maximum function value of f(x)=-1/4x^2+2x-3
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square to get to vertex form.





The maximum value (since there is a negative multiplier for the quadratic term) is the vertex value,

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