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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function y = ax² + bx + c occurs at:
Options
A x = b/2a
B x = -b/2a
Correct Answer
C x = -a/2b
D x = -2a/b
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The vertex occurs at x = -b/(2a).

Hint

The notes indicate answer B.

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