The function g(n) = n2 − 16n + 69 represents a parabola.

Part A: Rewrite the function in vertex form by completing the square. Show your work. (6 points)

Part B: Determine the vertex and indicate whether it is a maximum or a minimum on the graph. How do you know? (2 points)

Part C: Determine the axis of symmetry for g(n). (2 points)

Step-by-step explanation:

A) y + ? = n^2 - 16n + ? + 69

y + 64 = n^2 -16n + 64 + 69

y + 64 = (n-8)^2 + 69

y = (n-8)^2 + 5

B) vertex is (8,5) because the value of a vertex is always (h,k) from the parent vertex function:

y = a(x-h) + k

it's a minimum only because the (a) value is positive

C) axis of symmetry = 8

2 5/8 is the final answer! : )

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call the larger triangle abc

then the smaller triangle cde is similar to abc (all angles are equal, aaa).  

ab is the side that is 36, and we wish to find de, the side corresponding to ab

area_cde = area_abc - area_cde --> area_abc / area_cde = 2

let x=length of de

ratio of areas = (ratio of sides)^2

+2+=+%2836%2fx%29%5e2+

+2+=+1296%2fx%5e2+

++x%5e2+=+1296%2f2+=+648+

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