Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Function Has a Minimum Value $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x$$

question 290

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.
- $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x$$

• A) minimum; \(( 1 , - 2 )\)
• B) maximum; \(( 1 , - 2 )\)
• C) minimum; \(( - 1 , - 2 )\)
• D) maximum; \(( - 1 , - 2 )\)

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