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**1. Given the quadratic function \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\), the maximum value is 4 at \(x = 1\), and the graph passes through the point \((3, 1)\). Find the values of the constants \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\).**

To solve this:

### Step 1: Use the Maximum Condition
The maximum value occurs at \(x = 1\), so:
- At \(x = 1\), \(y = 4\).
Substituting this into the quadratic equation:
\[
a(1)^2 + b(1) + c = 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
a + b + c = 4 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}
\]

### Step 2: Use the Point on the Graph
The quadratic also passes through the point \((3, 1)\), meaning:
- At \(x = 3\), \(y = 1\).
Substituting into the quadratic equation:
\[
a(3)^2 + b(3) + c = 1
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
9a + 3b + c = 1 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}
\]

### Step 3: Use the Maximum Slope Condition
At the maximum point, the derivative \(y' = 0\) since the slope is zero. The derivative of \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\) is:
\[
y' = 2ax + b
\]
At \(x = 1\), the slope is zero, so:
\[
2a(1) + b = 0
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2a + b = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 3)}
\]

### Step 4: Solve the System of Equations
Now we have three equations:
1. \(a + b + c = 4\)
2. \(9a + 3b + c = 1\)
3. \(2a + b = 0\)

We can solve this system of equations to find \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\).

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### 5 Related Questions:
1. How do we solve a system of equations with substitution or elimination?
2. What is the significance of the derivative being zero at a maximum or minimum point?
3. How does the shape of a parabola relate to its coefficient \(a\)?
4. Can a quadratic function have both a maximum and minimum value?
5. How do changes in the constants \(b\) and \(c\) affect the position of a parabola?

### Tip:
Always check the condition of the slope being zero at maxima or minima when dealing with quadratic functions!

Given the quadratic function y = ax^2 + bx + c, the maximum value is 4 at x = 1, and the graph passes through point (3, 1). Find the values of the constants a, b, and c.

Solve for the constants a, b, and c in a quadratic function where the maximum value is known, and the graph passes through a specific point. Learn to apply differentiation and solve a system of equations.

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