SOLUTION: What is the maximum value of F(x)= -x^2-2x-1 ? A) 2 B) –2 C) 0 D) 1

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Question 1041648: What is the maximum value of F(x)= -x^2-2x-1 ?
A) 2
B) –2
C) 0
D) 1
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the zeros, find their average, use this as input for F. Your function is easy BECAUSE the quadratic function is a perfect square, although factor in regard to standard form will be negative.

F%28x%29=-1%2A%28x%2B1%29%5E2
Read the vertex!