INTRO TO QUADRATICS
Vertex – the minimum or maximum point
Axis of Symmetry- invisible line that cuts function in half
Y intercept – when graph crosses the y axis (when x=0)
X intercept – when the graph crosses the x axis (when y=0)
APPLICATION!!! A go-cart track has about 380 racers per week and charges $35 to race. The owner estimates that there will be 20 more racers per week for every $1 reduction in the price per race. How can the owner of the go-cart track maximize weekly revenue?
SET UP
F.O.I.L. Y = (35-X) * ( X)
LETS LOOK BACK A go-cart track has about 380 racers per week and charges $35 to race. The owner estimates that there will be 20 more racers per week for every $1 reduction in the price per race. How can the owner of the go-cart track maximize weekly revenue?
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