Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Function Has a Maximum or Minimum

question 85

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given quadratic function has a maximum or minimum value. Then find that maximum or
minimum value
- $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 18 x + 22$$

• A) Maximum, 3
• B) Minimum, -5
• C) Maximum, -5
• D) Minimum, 3

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