Q. Find the minimum value of the function f(x)=2x2−8.1x+14.5 to the nearest hundredth.Answer:
Calculate Vertex: To find the minimum value of the quadratic function f(x)=2x2−8.1x+14.5, 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. 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=−b/(2a). Here, a=2 and b=−8.1. h=−(−8.1)/(2×2)=8.1/4=2.025
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(2.025)=2(2.025)2−8.1(2.025)+14.5
Perform calculations: Now we perform the calculations:f(2.025)=2(4.100625)−16.4025+14.5f(2.025)=8.20125−16.4025+14.5f(2.025)=6.29875
Round to nearest hundredth: Finally, we round the minimum value to the nearest hundredth. The minimum value of the function f(x) to the nearest hundredth is 6.30.
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