To determine a point that lies on the parabola defined by the quadratic equation \( y = -6x^2 + 3x + 8 \), we can substitute the \( x \)-values from the given options into the equation and see which one yields the corresponding \( y \)-value.
Let's check each point:
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For (−3, 323): \[ y = -6(-3)^2 + 3(-3) + 8 \] \[ = -6(9) - 9 + 8 \] \[ = -54 - 9 + 8 \] \[ = -55 \quad \text{(not } 323 \text{)} \]
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For (−3, −55): We already calculated that \( y = -55 \) for \( x = -3 \), so this point is valid.
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For (−6, 8): \[ y = -6(-6)^2 + 3(-6) + 8 \] \[ = -6(36) - 18 + 8 \] \[ = -216 - 18 + 8 \] \[ = -226 \quad \text{(not } 8 \text{)} \]
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For (−6, 206): \[ y = -6(-6)^2 + 3(-6) + 8 \] We already calculated that \( y = -226 \) for \( x = -6 \), so this point does not hold.
Thus, the only correct point that lies on the parabola is: (−3, −55).