Q. Find the minimum value of the function f(x)=2x2−13.3x+16.2 to the nearest hundredth.Answer:
Calculate Vertex: To find the minimum value of the quadratic function f(x)=2x2−13.3x+16.2, 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. Since the coefficient of x2 is positive, the parabola opens upwards, and the vertex represents the minimum point.
Find x-coordinate: First, we calculate the x-coordinate of the vertex, h, using the formula h=−2ab. Here, a=2 and b=−13.3. h=−(−13.3)/(2×2)=413.3=3.325
Substitute x into function: Next, we substitute x=h into the function to find the y-coordinate of the vertex, k, which will give us the minimum value of the function.f(3.325)=2(3.325)2−13.3(3.325)+16.2
Perform calculations: Now we perform the calculations:f(3.325)=2(11.075625)−44.2425+16.2f(3.325)=22.15125−44.2425+16.2
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression to find the value of k:f(3.325)=−22.09125+16.2f(3.325)=−5.89125
Round to nearest hundredth: Round the result to the nearest hundredth:The minimum value of the function f(x) to the nearest hundredth is −5.89.
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