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

question 126

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 $y = 4$

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

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