Question

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select the correct answer.
what is the vertex of the quadratic function?
f(x) = (x - 8)(x - 4)
a. (-4, 8)
b. (4, 8)
c. (6, -4)
d. (6, 4)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall vertex form of quadratic

The vertex form of a quadratic function is \( f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k \), where \((h, k)\) is the vertex.

Step2: Identify h and k from given function

Given \( f(x) = (x - 8)^2 - 4 \), compare with vertex form. Here, \( h = 8 \) and \( k = -4 \). So the vertex is \((8, -4)\). Wait, wait, no—wait, the function is \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \)? Wait, no, looking at the image, maybe it's \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \)? Wait, no, the options: A (-4,8), B (4,9), C (8,-4), D (9,4). Wait, maybe the function is \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \)? Wait, no, maybe I misread. Wait, the function is \( f(x)=(x - 8)(x - 4) \)? No, the user's image shows \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \)? Wait, no, let's check again. Wait, the quadratic function is in vertex form? Wait, no, maybe it's \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \), so vertex is (8, -4), but option C is (8,-4)? Wait, the options: A (-4,8), B (4,9), C (8,-4), D (9,4). So if the function is \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \), then vertex is (8, -4), which is option C? Wait, no, maybe the function is \( f(x)=(x - 8)^2 - 4 \), so h=8, k=-4. So vertex (8, -4), which is option C.

Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let's re-express: the vertex form is \( f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k \), vertex (h,k). So if \( f(x) = (x - 8)^2 - 4 \), then h=8, k=-4. So vertex (8, -4), which is option C.

Answer:

C. (8, -4)