Find the maximum value for $$f(x)=-2(x+6)^2-1$$

Flashcard 11 - High School Algebra I Flashcard Set for the STAAR test

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Since a = -2, the parabola opens downward. This means that the vertex of $(-6, -1)$ is the maximum. The maximum value is the y value for the vertex.

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