What is the minimum value of y = \(\frac{ { x }^{ 2 } }{2}-3x\)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → $-9/2$
$f(x)=\frac{x^2}{2}-3x$
for extreme values, $f'(c)=0$
$⇒2x-3=0$
$⇒x=3/2$
$∴f(\frac{3}{2})=\frac{9}{8}-\frac{9}{2}$
$=-\frac{9}{2}$