SOLUTION: Determine the vertex of the given equation. Parabolas.
y = -x2 + 5x - 6
Can you help me please!
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Question 453215: Determine the vertex of the given equation. Parabolas.
y = -x2 + 5x - 6
Can you help me please!
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The general form of a parabola is given by the equation:
where , , and are arbitrary .
The is at: (, )
you are given:
which is already in general form of a parabola
so, , , and
now find the coordinates of the vertex:
(, )
,
so, the vertex is at: (,)
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