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document.write( "The minimum occurs when x = -b/(2a) = -2/(2/3) = -3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(-3) = (1/3)(-3)^2 + 2(-3) + 5 = 3-6+5 = 2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Min: (-3,2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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