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At what value of X does the function y = -3 - 2x + X2 attain a minimum value?
A
-1
B
14
C
4
D
1
correct option: d

Given that y = -3 - 2x + X2

then, (\frac{dy}{dx}) = -2 + 2x

At maximum value, (\frac{dy}{dx}) = O

therefore, -2 + 2x

2x = 2

x = 2/2 = 1

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