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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

If \(x\) is real, the minimum value of \(f(x)=x^2-8 x+20\) is :

  1. A 4
  2. B 1
  3. C 2
  4. D 3
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(A) 4

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Detailed explanation

\(x = -\frac{b}{2a}\) \(x = -\frac{(-8)}{2(1)} = 4\) \(f(4) = (4)^2 - 8(4) + 20\) \(f(4) = 16 - 32 + 20 = 4\)