document.write( "Question 1064461: For what value of c will the minimum value of the function f(x)= x^2+2x+c be sqrt(2)? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #679509 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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Lead coefficient is 1, a positive value, so the vertex will be the minimum value for f(x).\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"f%28x%29=x%5E2%2B2x%2Bc\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"f%28x%29=x%5E2%2B2x%2B1%2Bc-1\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Vertex point would be (-1,c-1).\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "If you want \"f%28-1%29=sqrt%282%29\" for the minimum function value, then
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