SOLUTION: If t is a real number, what is the maximum possible value of the expression -t^2 + 8t -4?

Question 1026783: If t is a real number, what is the maximum possible value of the expression -t^2 + 8t -4?

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If t is a real number, what is the maximum possible value of the expression -t^2 + 8t -4?
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Complete the square

 = .

The maximum possible value is 12.

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