SOLUTION: Find the maximum value of the function: -4(x-3)(x+2)

Question 554247: Find the maximum value of the function: -4(x-3)(x+2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the maximum value of the function: -4(x-3)(x+2)
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y = -4(x^2-x-6)
y = -4x^2+4x+24
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Max occurs when x = -b/(2a) = -4(2*-4)= 1/2
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The maximum value = f(1/2) = -4(1/4)+4(1/2)+24 = -1+2+24 = 25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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