Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Function Has a Minimum Value $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 3$$

question 199

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given quadratic function has a minimum value or maximum value. Then find the coordinates of
the minimum or maximum point.
- $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 3$$

• A) maximum; \(\left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } , - \frac { 7 } { 2 } \right)\)
• B) minimum; \(\left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } , - \frac { 7 } { 2 } \right)\)
• C) maximum; \(\left( - \frac { 7 } { 2 } , \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)\)
• D) minimum; \(\left( - \frac { 7 } { 2 } , \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)\)

Appreciate the value of diverse counseling techniques and the importance of supervisor-supervisee communication.

Address minimal supervision situations constructively.

Distinguish characteristics of effective counseling supervisors.

Recognize the goals of fieldwork instruction programs.

---

Definitions:

Last-Clear-Chance Doctrine

A doctrine used by a plaintiff when the defendant establishes contributory negligence. If the plaintiff can establish that the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the accident, the plaintiff may still recover, despite being contributorily negligent.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine indicating that if a party has contributed to their own injury or damages through their negligence, they may not be compensated for those injuries or damages.

Final Clear Opportunity

A concept in tort law, particularly in negligence, which refers to the last chance a defendant might have had to avoid causing harm to the plaintiff.

Duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.