Q. What is the range of this quadratic function?y=x2−6x+9Choices:(A)y∣y≤0(B)y∣y≥0(C)y∣y≥−3(D)all real numbers
Identify the quadratic function: Identify the quadratic function.We are given the quadratic function y=x2−6x+9.
Find vertex x-coordinate: Find the x-coordinate of the vertex.The x-coordinate of the vertex of a quadratic function in the form y=ax2+bx+c is given by x=−2ab. Here, a=1 and b=−6.x=−(−6)/(2⋅1)x=26x=3
Find vertex y-coordinate: Find the y-coordinate of the vertex by substituting x=3 into the equation.y=(3)2−6×(3)+9y=9−18+9y=0
Determine parabola direction: Determine the direction in which the parabola opens. Since a=1 and a > 0, the parabola opens upwards.
Find range: Find the range of the function.The vertex of the parabola is (3,0), and since the parabola opens upwards, the y-values must be greater than or equal to the y-coordinate of the vertex.Range: \{y∣y≥0\}
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