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$For what real value of $b$ is the expression $\frac{1}{2}b^2 + 5b - 3$ minimized?$

Guest Nov 16, 2014

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(1/2)b^2+5b-3

Minimum occurs when b + 5 = 0, or b = -5

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Alan Nov 16, 2014

Alan · Answer 1 · 2014-11-16T03:36:44

(1/2)b^2+5b-3

Minimum occurs when b + 5 = 0, or b = -5

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