Question

Does the following equation, y= -x2 -10x +1 have a maximum or minimum. Explain

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Your y= -x2 -10x +1 should be written as y = -x^2 -10x +1.  This is a quadratic function.  Because the coefficient (-1) of the x^2 term is negative, we know immediately that the graph (a parabola) opens down, and thus has a maximum.