Use the Quadratic Function to Determine If the Function Has $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 36 x + 113$$

question 174

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic function to determine if the function has a maximum or minimum value and then find this maximum or minimum value.
- $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 36 x + 113$$

• A) maximum at \(( 5,6 )\)
• B) minimum at \(( 6,5 )\)
• C) minimum at \(( 6,0 )\)
• D) maximum at \(( 5,0 )\)

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