Q. Find the minimum value of the function f(x)=x2−2.7x+5 to the nearest hundredth.Answer:
Calculate Vertex: To find the minimum value of the quadratic function f(x)=x2−2.7x+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=f(h).
Find x-coordinate: First, we calculate the x-coordinate of the vertex, h. For the given function, a=1 and b=−2.7. So, h=−(−2.7)/(2⋅1)=2.7/2=1.35.
Find y-coordinate: Next, we calculate the y-coordinate of the vertex, k, by evaluating the function at x=h. So, k=f(1.35)=(1.35)2−2.7(1.35)+5.
Perform Calculation: Now, we perform the calculation: k=(1.35)2−2.7(1.35)+5=1.8225−3.645+5=3.1775.
Determine Parabola Direction: Since the coefficient of the x2 term is positive, the parabola opens upwards, and the vertex represents the minimum point of the function.
Round Minimum Value: Finally, we round the minimum value to the nearest hundredth. The minimum value of the function is approximately 3.18.
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