Find the Maximum Value Of $16 + 12 x - 7 x ^ { 2 }$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Find the maximum value of $16 + 12 x - 7 x ^ { 2 }$ Restrict your attention to the horizontal span of 0 to 12.

• A) 0.86
• B) 21.14
• C) 1.89
• D) 25.11

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