What Value of X Gives the Maximum Value of the Quadratic

question 3

Multiple Choice

What value of x gives the maximum value of the quadratic function ? Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

• A) 0.70
• B) 5.45
• C) 1.26
• D) 5.78

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