SOLUTION: Find the maximum or minimum value of the function. f(t) = 14t2 + 112t + 295

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Question 535303: Find the maximum or minimum value of the function.
f(t) = 14t2 + 112t + 295
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the maximum or minimum value of the function.
f(t) = 14t2 + 112t + 295
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The max or min is on the Line of Symmetry
The LOS is t = -b/2a = -112/28
t = -4
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f(-4) = 14*16 + 112*(-4) + 295
f(-4) = 71
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The minimum is 71
It's a minimum since a is positive.