<PRE><B>Question 841491</B>
That would be, convert into standard form and then find max or min value.


Here is some help to start question number 2, because it is only slightly tricky.


FACTOR {{{-1/3}}} from the quadratic expression.
{{{y=-(1/3)(x^2-(8*3)x-(2*3))}}}
{{{y=-(1/3)(x^2-24x-6)}}}----Here, you should determine if the quadratic factor is or is not a perfect square.  If it is, you only have one more step to finish; otherwise, you continue...  ..but it is not a perfect square.
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The term you would use to add and subtract inside the parentheses will be {{{(24/2)^2=12^2=144}}};
To understand your intended goal more thoroughly and how to accomplish it, see the lesson:


http://www.algebra.com/tutors/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev</PRE>