Its minimum will occur at the x-coordinate of the vertex, or the axis of symmetry, or where: .

When found, substitute this x-value into the equation to get y: the minimum value. 

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 =-3.5

 

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