Functions PS-- Please help!!

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by getso » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:17 am
Is the OA B

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by maihuna » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:42 am
apoorva.srivastva wrote:The curve of function y=-(3-x)^2+4 will NOT pass through which of the following quadrant?
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and IV only
(E) None
It must be B:

+ + x=3, y=4
+ - x=6 y = -5
- - x = -6 y = -77
- + not possible
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by apoorva.srivastva » Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:34 am
OA is B...!!!

Kindly explain as to how do i approach the problem!!

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by apoorva.srivastva » Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:42 am
maihuna wrote:
apoorva.srivastva wrote:The curve of function y=-(3-x)^2+4 will NOT pass through which of the following quadrant?
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and IV only
(E) None
It must be B:

+ + x=3, y=4
+ - x=6 y = -5
- - x = -6 y = -77
- + not possible
okies got it thanks....great explanation!!