AP EAMCET2001MathematicsQuadratic Equation
The minimum value of (x- )(x- ) is
Options
- A0
- B1 4 ( - )^2
- C- 1 4 ( - )^2
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
Let y=(x- )(x- ) aligned y & =x^2-( + ) x+ y^ & =2 x-( + ) aligned For maximum or minimum, put y^ =0 array rrrl & 2 x-( + ) & =0 & x & = + 2 & y^ & =2=+ ve array The minimum value at x= + 2 is aligned y & = ( + 2 - ) ( + 2 - ) & = 1 4 ( - )( - )=- 1 4 ( - )^2 aligned