Math Problem Statement

Analyze the quadratic function y = -x^2 + 8x + 10 over the interval a ≤ x ≤ a + 3. Determine the maximum value M and minimum value m within this interval.

Solution

The image you provided contains a quadratic function problem in Japanese, which involves analyzing the quadratic function y=x2+8x+10y = -x^2 + 8x + 10 over the interval axa+3a \leq x \leq a + 3, and asking about the maximum value MM and minimum value mm within this interval.

Here’s a breakdown of the problem:

  1. Given function: y=x2+8x+10y = -x^2 + 8x + 10
    • This is a quadratic function with a negative leading coefficient, indicating it is a downward-facing parabola.
    • axa+3a \leq x \leq a+3: This specifies the interval of interest for xx, which moves along with the parameter aa.

Part 1 (1):

  • First part asks: If M=26M = 26, determine the range of aa.
    • You're required to find aa so that the maximum value of the function is 26 within this interval.
    • You also need to find the general form of MM and the range of aa values.

Part 2 (2):

  • Second part: This section seems to involve conditions under which the values of yy at the points x=ax = a and x=a+3x = a+3 coincide.

Part 3 (3):

  • Third part: It appears to continue analyzing conditions for MM and mm, but more specific cases based on values of aa, likely where a>a > certain values. It involves solving for mm using the form m=a2+m = -a^2 + something.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Functions
Intervals
Maximum and Minimum Values
Parabolas

Formulas

y = -x^2 + 8x + 10
Vertex formula for a parabola: x = -b / (2a)
Maximum or minimum of quadratic functions occurs at the vertex.

Theorems

The maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function y = ax^2 + bx + c occurs at x = -b / 2a.
The range of a quadratic function with a negative leading coefficient has a maximum.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12