Question

Help! Algebra!

Answer 1

Functions f(x) and g(x) are described as follows:

f(x) = -5x2 + 9


x g(x)
0 0
1 4
2 8
3 4
4 0


Which statement best compares the maximum value of the two functions?
It is equal for both functions.

It is 3 units higher for f(x) than g(x).

It is 3 units lower for f(x) than g(x).

It is 1 unit higher for f(x) than g(x).

Answer 2

@DarkMoonZ @e.mccormick @horsegirl27 @shamallamadingdong @badmood

Answer 3

This link is the exact problem and answer: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/530938bbe4b0e03b610f2bbf

Answer 4

u are supposed to explain

Answer 5

@jcoury

Answer 6

Yeah i know in the link it explans

Answer 7

Not really, @jcoury.

Answer 8

It states the problem, explains how to do it, and it gives the answer to make sure you know what you are doing.

Answer 9

And that you get it right.

Answer 10

thats not the same question anyways

Answer 11

My point is its the same concept

Answer 12

Whatever, can you help @DaBest21?

Answer 13

@MafHater is -5x2 an exponent

Answer 14

Yes, sorry.

Answer 15

its ok

Answer 16

well do you see where gx=0

Answer 17

Yes.

Answer 18

I got 1.09544512 and −1.09544512

Answer 19

if u plug in 0 in the equation you will find that the maximum is 9 which is 1 greater than 8 (g (x)'s maximum)

Answer 20

so the answer is D.

Answer 21

Don't forget to medal and fan if you already haven't. Plus send me a message if you need more help.

Answer 22

Oh, I see, I'm sorry for my late response earlier, my computer is old.

Thanks!

Answer 23

np