Polynomial Functions And Quadratic Models Worksheet - Lecture 6, University Of Florida Page 5

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Applications
ex. A Florida citrus grower estimates that in his
grove if 60 orange trees are planted the average yield
per tree is 400 oranges. The average yield per tree
will decrease by 4 oranges for each additional tree
planted. Express the yield y in terms of the number
of additional trees, x. How many trees should he
plant to maximize the yield of his grove?

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