Q.
If a<0 and a-b+c=a-3b+9c=0, then the quadratic expression y=ax2+bx+c will attains its maximum value of x=k , the k is:
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a
−13
b
−23
c
1
d
−43
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Given that f(x)=ax2+bx+c Also a-b+c=0⇒f(-1)=0 And a-3b+9c=0⇒f-13=0∴Roots of the equation are −1 and -13∴k=(−1)+−132⇒k=−23 Maximum value of y=cx2+bx+c will appear at x=-23=k
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