alleryStart learning →The minimum value of f(x) = x^2 - 6x + 5 is
A5
B-4
C-9
D3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. -4
f'(x) = 2x - 6 gives x = 3, and f(3) = 9 - 18 + 5 = -4.
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