Question 183985
p(x)= -2x^2 + 52x + 30
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By inspection, looking at the leading coefficient 'a' (-2) we see that since it is NEGATIVE, it is a parabola that opens downward (negative/sad face).
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That being said, the "axis of symmetry" should provide your answer.  To find it:
-b/2a
= -52/2(-2)
= -52/-4
= 13 thousands