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algebra senior

Problem

The graph of the quadratic has the following properties: (1) The maximum value of is 5, which occurs at . (2) The graph passes through the point . If the graph passes through the point , then what is the value of ?
Solution
Since the maximum value of is 5, which occurs at , this tells us that the vertex of the parabola is . Hence, the quadratic is of the form , where is a negative number. (We know that is negative because has a maximum value.)

We are also told that the graph passes through the point . Substituting these coordinates into the equation , we get , so . Therefore, the equation is .

When , we have .
Final answer
3