SOLUTION: Identify the min/max point for the expression: y=(2x-6)(x-7)

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Question 737131: Identify the min/max point for the expression: y=(2x-6)(x-7)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39838) About Me  (Show Source):
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The extreme point is right between the zeros. the leading term when you multiply to put into general form ( although you don't really need this in general form) is 2x^2, so the parabola will have a minimum.

The zeros will be when 2x-6=0 and when x-7=0. Find that middle value, plug it into the function, and that's you minimum y value.