Which set of rational numbers is arranged from least to greatest A. 1/5,- 1.4,- 1/2, 3

B.3,- 1/2, - 1.4, 1/5

C. 3, 1/5 - 1.4 -1/2

D. - 1.4,- 1/2, 1/5, 3

C.3,-1/2, -1.4 -1/2

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if the eqn of the parabola is f(x) = (x-4)(x+2), we need to mult. this out to find the coordinates of the vertex.

then f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 4x - 8, and f(x) = x^2 - 2x - 8.

one way in which you can find the vertex is to calculate x = -b / (2a).   here, that comes to

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x = = 1.   f(1) = 1^2 - 2(1) - 8 = - 9.   vertex is at (1, -9).

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find another point on the curve:   let x=0, for which y=-8.   then (0, -8) is on the curve.   plot the vertex and this point and draw a smooth parabola thru both.

hope this

-2x + 7 = 7

subtract 7 from both sides.

-2x = 0

divide both sides by -2.

x = 0