Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine Whether $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 2$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine whether the given quadratic function has a minimum value or maximum value. Then find the
coordinates of the minimum or maximum point.
- $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 2$$

• A) minimum; \(\left( - \frac { 1 } { 3 } , - \frac { 7 } { 3 } \right)\)
• B) maximum; \(\left( - \frac { 1 } { 3 } , - \frac { 7 } { 3 } \right)\)
• C) minimum; \(\left( - \frac { 7 } { 3 } , - \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right)\)
• D) maximum; \(\left( - \frac { 7 } { 3 } , - \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right)\)

Explain the rationale behind British Parliament's restrictions on the colonial printing of paper money.

Identify and discuss the inter-colonial issues that the American colonies faced aside from British control.

Describe the influence of European Enlightenment on the colonial pursuit of American independence.

Evaluate the potential alternatives and scenarios in which the Revolutionary War could have been avoided.

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