Find the vertex of the following equation: y = -0.25x2 + -1.5x + 6

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Solve for the vertex by completing the square:

y = -0.25x² - 1.5x + 6

Factor out a negative:

y = -(0.25x² + 1.5x) + 6

Remember that a square binomial is:

a² + 2ab + b²

We know that:

a² = 0.25, so a = 0.5

1.5 = 2ab, so:

1.5 = 2(0.5)b

b = 1.5

b² = 2.25

Thus:

y = -(0.25x² + 1.5x + 2.25) + 6 - (-2.25)

Simplify:

y = -(0.5x + 1.5)² + 8.25

Find the vertex by factoring out 0.5:

y = -0.5(x + 3)² + 8.25

Thus, the vertex is:

(-3, 8.25)

step-by-step explanation:

answer:

total cost for tiles and paints is $924.  

step-by-step explanation:

we have been given that a community hall is in the shape of a cuboid. the hall is 40m long 15m high and 3m wide.

the paint will be required for 4 walls and ceiling.

let us find area of walls and ceiling.

therefore, the area of walls and ceiling is 1410 square meters.

given: cost for 10 litre of paint is $10 and 10 litre paint covers 25 square meter. therefore,

therefore, the total painting cost is $564.

tiles will be required for floor. let us find the area of floor.

given: 1m squared floor tiles costs $3. so,

therefore, the total tiles cost is $360.

now let us find combined total cost of tiles and paint.

therefore, the combined total cost of tiles and paint is $924.