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  • 13-05-2016
  • Mathematics
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Given the function rule f(x)= x^-2 - 4x + 3, what is the output of f(-3)?

A. 24
B. 21
C. 0
D. -3

The answer is A but why?

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Cs010416
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  • 13-05-2016
ax^2+bx+c
x^2-4x+3
(x-3)(x-1)=0
x=3, x=1 when y=0
The graph of the parabola has a minimum because a is positive.
(3+1)/2=2 so y will be at a minimum when x=2
f(x)=y=2^2-(4*2)+3
=4-8+3
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