SOLUTION: Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value. f(x) = x^2 + 8x + 13

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Question 316860: Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value.
f(x) = x^2 + 8x + 13

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



The minimum value occurs at the vertex.

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