Q. f(x)=4x2+64x+262The function g is defined by g(x)=f(x+5). For what value of x does g(x) reach its minimum?A. −13B. −8C. −5D. −3
Substitute and Define g(x):g(x) is defined as f(x+5), so substitute x+5 into f(x).g(x)=f(x+5)=4(x+5)2+64(x+5)+262
Expand and Simplify: Expand the square and simplify. g(x)=4(x2+10x+25)+64x+320+262
Distribute and Combine Terms: Distribute the 4 and combine like terms.g(x)=4x2+40x+100+64x+320+262g(x)=4x2+104x+682
Find Vertex Form: The vertex form of a quadratic function is a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex.The x-coordinate of the vertex, h, is given by −b/(2a).For g(x)=4x2+104x+682, a=4 and b=104.h=−104/(2⋅4)h=−104/8h=−13
Calculate Vertex Coordinates: The minimum value of g(x) occurs at x=h. So, the minimum value of g(x) occurs at x=−13.
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