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OpenStudy (anonymous):

will f(x)=-2x^2-x+4 be a min or max?

OpenStudy (ranga):

The coefficient of x^2 is negative (-2) which means the parabola opens downwards. Therefore, it will have a peak and hence a maximum.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, that's is right...the negative...I forgot about that...thank you!

OpenStudy (ranga):

You are welcome.

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