The quadratic function is .

For this function a = , so the graph opens down and the function has a maximum value.

The maximum value of the function is the y-coordinate of the vertex.

The - coordinate of the vertex is .

    (Substitute the values a = and b = 14)

              (simplify)

The y-coordinate of the vertex by evaluating the function for = 0.843 .

                     (Original function)

       ( = 0.843 )

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The maximum value of the function is .

The function has maximum value.

The maximum value of the function is .