WAEC Further Mathematics 2016 Question 28

Question 28

Differentiation

Find the minimum value of y = 3x2 − x − 6.

  1. A.−6 1/6
  2. B.−6 1/12
  3. C.−6
  4. D.0
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (−6 1/12)

Explanation

dy/dx = 6x − 1 = 0 at x = 1/6; y = 3/36 − 1/6 − 6 = −6 1/12.