QuestionDetermine, without graphing, whether the given quadratic function has a maximum value or a mir $$f(x)=-4 x^{2}-16 x-9$$
The quadratic function has a $\square$ value. minimum maximum

Studdy Solution
Conclude whether the quadratic function has a maximum or minimum value.
Because the parabola opens downward, the quadratic function has a maximum value.
The quadratic function has a $\boxed{\text{maximum}}$ value.