SOLUTION: Given the function g(x)=-3x^2+12x+5. The function has ________ (enter maximum or minimum) value at point _________ (write point as (3,5) with no space).

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Question 1196417: Given the function g(x)=-3x^2+12x+5. The function has ________ (enter maximum or minimum) value at point _________ (write point as (3,5) with no space).
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-3%28x%5E2-4x%29%2B5, factorization to prepare Complete the Square
-3%28x%5E2-4x%2B4-4%29%2B5
-3%28%28x-2%29%5E2-4%29%2B5
-3%28x-2%29%5E2%2B12%2B5
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Vertex is point (2, 17).
This is a maximum point, since you know by main coefficient being a negative value.