To find the minimum or maximum of a quadratic we
complete the square expressing the function in the form
Ifthe
minimum will be wheresoand
the minimum is at
Ifthe
maximum will be wheresoand
the maximum is at
For example, to find the minimum ofcomplete
the square to getthen
the minimum is at
To find the maximum ofcomplete
the square to get
then the maximum is at
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