What is the the vertex of y = -3x^2+6x-1 ?

1 Answer
Jan 28, 2016

The v(-1, 2)
x = 0; f(0) = -1

Explanation:

Given f(x) = y = ax^2 + bx + c " " form of the equation
The vertex, v(h, k)
h = -b/(2a); and k = f(h)
Now f(x) = -3x^2 + 6x - 1
h = - 6/(2*3) = -1; f(-1) = 2
Thus v(-1, 2)

Intercept is simply -1, to find simply set x = 0; f(0) = -1