Answer:
Below in bold.
Step-by-step explanation:
f(x) = -x^2 + 10x - 17
Convert to vertex form by:
f(x) = -(x^2 - 10x) - 17
= - [(x - 5)^2 - 25] - 17
= -(x - 5)^2 + 25 - 17
= -(x - 5)^2 + 8,
a. So axis of symmetry is x = 5.
b. Vertex is (5, 8) Max.
c. Domain is All real x.
d. Range is (-∞, 8].
