SOLUTION: Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value. f(x)=-x^2+3x-5

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Question 922855: Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value.
f(x)=-x^2+3x-5

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert to vertex form by completing the square.





The vertex is (3/2,-11/4).
The parabola opens downwards so the maximum value of the function is .
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