document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=464302>Question 464302</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Dear Algebra Gods, please help me answer this question? I am grateful for your help and wisdom.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the vertex, the line of symmetry, the maximum or minimum value of f(x. Graph the function:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(x)=1/2(x+9)^2+5 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Comment: Your equation is in the form y = a(x-h)^2+k<BR>\n" );
document.write( "where (h,k) is the vertex.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(x)=1/2(x+9)^2+5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Vertex: (-9,5)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Line of symmetry is the vertical line thru the vertex: x = -9<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since (1/2) is greater than zero, the parabola opens up, so it<BR>\n" );
document.write( "has a minimum y-value at the vertex:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "minimum value = 5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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