JAMB Mathematics 2014 Question 40

Question 40

Differentiation

Find the minimum value of y = x2 − 2x − 3

  1. A.−4
  2. B.4
  3. C.1
  4. D.−1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (−4)

Explanation

dy/dx = 2x − 2 = 0 at x = 1. The minimum value is y = 1 − 2 − 3 = −4.