Graph y= -x2 - 1. Identify the vertex of the graph. Tell whether it is a minimum or maximum. A. (–1, 0); minimum

B. (0, –1); maximum

C. (0, –1); minimum

D. (–1, 0); maximum

B. (0, –1); maximum

Step-by-step explanation:

Graph the parabola using the direction, vertex, focus, and axis of symmetry.

Direction: Opens Down

Vertex:  

( 0 , − 1 )

Focus:  

( 0 , − 5 /4 )

Axis of Symmetry:  

x

=

0

Directrix:  

y

=

−

3

4

x

y

−

2

−

5

−

1

−

2

0

−

1

1

−

2

2

−

5

Use the formula  

x

=

−

b

2

a

to find the maximum and minimum.

( 0 , − 1 )

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