SOLUTION: For ​g(x)= -x^2 + 6x - 5
complete the following parts.
​a) Determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
​b) Find the​ y-intercept.
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Question 1102557: For g(x)= -x^2 + 6x - 5
complete the following parts.
a) Determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
b) Find the y-intercept.
c) Find the vertex.
d) Find the equation of the axis of symmetry.
e) Find the x-intercepts (if any).
f) Draw the graph.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Opens downward (negative coefficient on leading term)
You can try factoring to help with the other questions.
Roots or x-intercepts at
Symmetry Axis in the middle of the roots:
Axis of Symmetry,
Vertex will occur for x=3.
Let x=0 and find y, for the y-axis intercept.
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