Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

If x is real, the minimum value of $x^2-8x+17$ is :

Options:

-1

0

1

2

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 1

$y=x^2-8x+17$

$y=(x-4)^2+1$

min $(x-4)^2=0$

$y_{min}=1$