ECZ 2019 · GCE Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions
A function y = (1 + x)(x − 2). Find the minimum value of y.
- A. −2
- B. −94
- C. −12
- D. −3
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A parabola bottoms out exactly halfway between its roots. Find that x, then substitute for the VALUE of y.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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