SOLUTION: Write a quadratic function in vertex form whose maximum value is 8 (I.e. the range needs to be f(x)< or = 8)

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Question 1069039: Write a quadratic function in vertex form whose maximum value is 8 (I.e. the range needs to be f(x)< or = 8)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=a%28x-h%29%5E2%2Bk, vertex or standard form, basic equation formula.

Vertex would be (h,k).
If this vertex is a maximum, then a%3C0.

The simplest quadratic function to have vertex maximum (h,8) would be
highlight%28f%28x%29=-x%5E2%2B8%29.