Find the Absolute Minimum Value of the Function $$f ( x , y ) = 6 + 3 x y - 2 x - 4 y$$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Find the absolute minimum value of the function
$$f ( x , y ) = 6 + 3 x y - 2 x - 4 y$$
on the set $D . D$ is the region bounded by the parabola $y = x ^ { 2 }$ and the line $y = 4$
Select the correct answer.

• A) \(- 31\)
• B) \(- 30\)
• C) 30
• D) \(- 32\)
• E) 0

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