CHAPTER 2  Polynomial and Rational Functions 
               
                                                                                                  
              Section 2.4:  Applications and Writing Functions 
               
                          Setting up Functions to Solve Applied Problems 
                          Maximum or Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function 
                             
                                                                                                  
               
              Setting up Functions to Solve Applied Problems  
               
              Note: For a review of geometric formulas, please refer to Appendix A.3: Geometric 
              Formulas . 
               
               
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