Math Problem Statement
Consider the quadratic equation y
− 2 x 2 + 32 .
Determine the following: (enter all numerical answers as integers or decimals. Round your answer to two decimal places as needed.):
The smallest x -intercept is x
. The largest x -intercept is x
. The y -intercept is y
. The vertex is ( , ). The line of symmetry has the equation .
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Parabolas
Formulas
Quadratic equation formula: y = ax^2 + bx + c
X-intercept: Set y = 0 and solve for x
Y-intercept: Set x = 0 and solve for y
Vertex formula: x_vertex = -b/(2a)
Line of symmetry: x = x_vertex
Theorems
Quadratic formula
Symmetry of parabolas
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12