Question

The a value of a function in the form f(x) = ax2 + bx + c is negative. Which statement must be true?

Answer 1

The vertex is maximum

Answer 2

Answer:

A) the vertex is a maximum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where is "a" is negative.

a < 0, means the graph of the parabola opens down. when the parabola opens down we will have the vertex as a maximum point.

Therefore, answer is A) the vertex is a maximum.

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