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Find the minimum value of the function f(x) = x2 + 12x + 31.5 to the
nearest hundredth.

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Answer:

x = -6.00 (rounded to nearest hundredth)

Explanation:

  • for a quadratic equation,
    h(x)=ax^2+bx+c
  • we have
    f(x)=x^2+12x+31.5
  • a = 1
  • b = 12
  • to find minimum use equation
    x=(-b)/(2a)

  • x=(-b)/(2a)\\x=(-(12))/(2(1))\\x=(-12)/(2)=-6
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Answer:

The answer is pie

Explanation:

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