Determine whether the graph of y = x2 − 4x + 1 has a maximum or minimum point, then find the maximum or minimum value.

Minimum; (2, -3)

Maximum; (2, -3)

Minimum; (-3, 2)

Maximum; (-3, 2)

Question

Determine whether the graph of y = x2 − 4x + 1 has a maximum or minimum point, then find the maximum or minimum value.

 Minimum; (2, -3)

 Maximum; (2, -3)

 Minimum; (-3, 2)

 Maximum; (-3, 2)

cwrw238 · Answer

the x^2 is positive so it will have a minimum value

cwrw238 · Answer

y =  x^2 − 4x + 1
= (x - 2)^2 -4 + 1
= (x-2)^2 - 3

- so minimum is at (2, -3)

cwrw238 · Answer

2nd option

anonymous · Answer

Wouldn't it be the first one? because its min not max? @cwrw238

cwrw238 · Answer

oh sorry - yes  you are right