MEDAL
Using the completing-the-square method, find the vertex of the function f(x) = –3x^2 + 6x − 2 and indicate whether it is a minimum or a maximum and at what point

Question

arindameducationusc · Answer

For minimum or maximum just differentiate it.

danjs · Answer

you are going to put the thing in a form y = a( x - h)^2 + k 
by completing the square..

anonymous · Answer

Maximum at (1,1)

arindameducationusc · Answer

for vertex Apply x=-b/2a

anonymous · Answer

min (1,1)

anonymous · Answer

-6/-3(2)=1

danjs · Answer

do you have to show the completing the square work?

anonymous · Answer

know just min and max and what point

arindameducationusc · Answer

So you dont need the way... okay i will give you max/min

anonymous · Answer

i am pretty sure it  is min but i don't know the coordinates

arindameducationusc · Answer

Yes it is minima, it is (-1,-5)..

anonymous · Answer

you have the wrong coordinates