Question

Find the minimum value of the function f(x) = x^2 + 9x - 16.

Answer 1

-36.250
-2.500
There is no minimum
Cannot be determined

Answer 2

im getting -9/2 though

Answer 3

I copied it correctly

Answer 4

haha sorry , ok -9/2 is the "x" value where the min lies
plug it in to get the "y" value

Answer 5

ok I got there is no minimum

Answer 6

No we know the "x" coord of min is -9/2 , therefore the min exists

plug -9/2 into original equation
y = x^2 +9x-16

Answer 7

i got -58.75..

Answer 8

nvm -36.25 thanks!!