Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 1990

At what value of x is the function x2 + x + 1 minimum?
A
1
B
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
D
9
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Correct Option: A
x + x + 1

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 2x + 1

At the turning point, \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 0

2x + 1 = 0

x = -\(\frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) = 2 > 0(min Pt)

= \(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)

= 1

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