ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions

For the curve y = x(x − 2), what is the minimum value of the function?

Diagram for ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 0
  • B. −1
  • C. 1
  • D. −2

Verified working — step 1

The minimum lies on the axis of symmetry, halfway between the roots 0 and 2, at x = 1. Substituting: y = 1(1 − 2) = …

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