SOLUTION: Hi, Can you please help with applications of quadratic equations . (1) {{{ f(x) = x^2 + 7x - 8 }}} . Does parabula open up/down? . Find vertex . Find axis of symmetry . (

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Question 160331: Hi, Can you please help with applications of quadratic equations
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(1) +f%28x%29+=+x%5E2+%2B+7x+-+8+
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Does parabula open up/down?
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Find vertex
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Find axis of symmetry
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(2) +f%28x%29+=+x%5E2-5x%2B6+
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Does parabula open up/down?
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Find vertex
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Find axis of symmetry
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Thanks ahead of time, Levi
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 7x - 8 (red curve)
f(x) = x^2-5x+6 (green curve)
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-16%2C+5%2C+-20%2C+10%2C+x%5E2+%2B7x+-8%2C+x%5E2+-5x+%2B6%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -16 to 5, y from -20 to 10, of TWO functions x^2 +7x -8 and x^2 -5x +6).
RED CURVE: symmetry x=-3.5, axis=(-3.5,-20.25).
GREEN CURVE: symmetry x=2.5, axis=(2.5,-.25)