FUNCTIONS 5

Find the maximum value of the quadratic equation:3-2t-8t².

Solution

a=-8, b=-2, c=3

Maximum = 4ac-b²

                        4a

Maximum = (4 x -8 x 3) - (-2)²

                          4(-8)

Maximum = (-96)- 4

                         32

Maximum= -100

                       32

Maximum = -25

                       8

Hence maximum value is -25/8

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NECTA  2003 QN. 10c

Find the maximum value of the quadratic equation:3+30t-5t².