SOLUTION: Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value. f(x) = x2 – 5x + 12

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Question 357822: Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given
function, and find that value.
f(x) = x2 – 5x + 12

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert to vertex form, .




Since , then the value at the vertex is a minimum.

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