SOLUTION: Determine the roots of f(x) = -x^2+8x-16. Approximately how many units are must be manufactured to maximize a profit defined by the the function -x^2+8x-16?

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Question 1113039: Determine the roots of f(x) = -x^2+8x-16.
Approximately how many units are must be manufactured to maximize a profit defined by the the function -x^2+8x-16?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1%28x%5E2-8x%2B16%29
-1%28x-4%29%5E2
root is 4.
Only one root.
Maximum point is at x=4, f%284%29=0.