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algebra intermediate
Problem
What is the minimum value of ?
Solution
Let . First, complete the square as follows: . To complete the square, we need to add after the . So we have . This gives .
Now, since , the minimum value is when the squared term is equal to . So the minimum value is .
Now, since , the minimum value is when the squared term is equal to . So the minimum value is .
Final answer
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