Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.3 The Complex Plane; De Moivre's Theorem - 8.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 616: 70

Answer

minimum, $f(\frac{6}{5})=-\frac{16}{5}$

Work Step by Step

Given $f(x)=5x^2-12x+4$, we have $a=5\gt0, b=-12$, thus it has a minimum at $x=-\frac{b}{2a}=-\frac{-12}{2(5)}=\frac{6}{5}$ with $f(\frac{6}{5})=5(\frac{6}{5})^2-12(\frac{6}{5})+4=-\frac{16}{5}$
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