Determine the maximum value of the quadratic function .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: For a quadratic function with , the parabola opens downwards and has a maximum turning point. The axis of symmetry occurs at .
- Step 2: Substitute into : . Therefore, the maximum value is 5.
Answer
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Why not the others: '' is an arithmetic calculation error; '' is the linear coefficient ; '' is the y-intercept , not the maximum vertex value.
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