Q. Find the minimum value of the function f(x)=0.3x2−1.2x+5 to the nearest hundredth.Answer:
Calculate Vertex: To find the minimum value of the quadratic function f(x)=0.3x2−1.2x+5, we can use the vertex formula. The vertex of a parabola given by f(x)=ax2+bx+c is at the point (h,k), where h=−2ab and k is the value of the function at x=h.
Calculate x-coordinate: First, we calculate the x-coordinate of the vertex, h, using the formula h=−2ab. Here, a=0.3 and b=−1.2.h=−(−1.2)/(2×0.3)=0.61.2=2.
Calculate y-coordinate: Next, we calculate the y-coordinate of the vertex, k, by substituting x=h into the function f(x). k=f(2)=0.3(2)2−1.2(2)+5=0.3(4)−2.4+5=1.2−2.4+5.
Perform Calculation for k: Now, we perform the calculation for k. k=1.2−2.4+5=−1.2+5=3.8.
Determine Parabola Direction: Since the coefficient of x2 is positive (a = 0.3 > 0), the parabola opens upwards, and the vertex represents the minimum point of the function.
Round to Nearest Hundredth: Finally, we round the minimum value k to the nearest hundredth.The minimum value of the function to the nearest hundredth is 3.80.
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