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Advanced MathVery hardGap between a value and the maximum of a parabola

Advanced Math practice question

The function m is defined by m(x) = −(x − 5)² + 12. By how much does the maximum value of m exceed m(2)?

Answer: 9

The maximum is 12 at x = 5, and m(2) = 3, so the difference is 9.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is m(2) alone.
If you answered 12
12 is the maximum alone.
If you answered 15
15 adds 12 and 3.

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