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The quadratic function f(x) =-5x^2+2x-3 has a minimum at the vertex? true or false? ​

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False

Explanation:

You can find the X value of the vertex by the formula: b/(-2a)

In order to understand who is 'b' and 'a', you have to think about the generic quadratic function:

f(x)=ax^2 +bx+c

So, in our case, b=+2 and a=-5

b/(-2a)= 2/(-1)(-10)=1/5

Than, the first derivate of f(x) gives you the value of a stationary point. It could be a maximum or a minimum

f'(x)= -10x +2

f'(x)=0 when x=1/5

So the X coordinate is the same.

But you have to verify if it is (or not) a minimum.

f'(x) is positive for x<1/5 and negative for x>1/5

Thus, f(x) is growing for x<1/5 and it is decreasing for x>1/5

x=1/5 is the vertex, but it isn't a minimum

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