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What value of x will give the minimum value for x^2 + 11x - 5 + 5x

 Apr 6, 2022
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x^2 + 11x - 5 + 5x  =

 

x^2 + 16x - 5

 

We have the form    ax^2 + bx + c

 

The x that will  give the minimum =  - b / [2a ]  =     -16 / ( 2 * 1)  =  -8

 

 

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 Apr 6, 2022

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