If the minimum value of y = 1 + hx - 3x\(^2\) is 13, find h.

a

13

b

12

c

11

d

10

Download Offline App Ask a Question

Explanation

Correct Option
b

Video Explanation

No video available

Post your Contribution

Share:

Discussions (19)

polas4sure
12 years ago

If the

minimum value of y = 1

+ hx - 3x^2 is 13, find h.



solution

y = 1 + hx - 3x^2

dy/dx = h - 6x

h - 6x = 0 (at turning point)

then, x = h/6

therefore: 13 = 1+ h.h/6 - 3.(h/6)^2

12 = h^2/6 - 3.h^2/36

12 = h^2/ - h^2/12

==> h^2 = 144

h = sq. root of 144

then, h is 12

hence d ans. is 12. NOT 11 TAKE NOTE PLEASE, I ALSO MAKE MISTAKE. THANKS.

Craig Duffy
9 years ago

y= 1+hx-3x^2



the minimum of value y, must exist wen there is a minimum value of x. .



To get the values or value of x,we need to differentiate d equation with respect to x.



dy/dx = h- 6x



at stationary points, dy/dy = 0



h - 6x = 0

subtract both sides by 6x , we HV ;



h = 6x



divide both side by 6;



x = h/ 6



substitute h/6 for x in d equation; and 13 for y.



y=1+hx-3x^2



13= 1 + h(h/6) -3(h/6)^2



13= 1+ h^2/6 - h^2/12



multiply both sides by 12.



156= 12 + 2h^2 - h^2



156= 12 + h^2



subtracting 12 from both sides,we HV;



144= h^2



square root both sides;.



h= 12

Image

montty
10 years ago

12

chiejine
11 years ago

H is 12.... Wrong answer.

YSG
13 years ago

just substitute 13 for H in the equation, then you will have y=1+13(x) - 3x. Y= 11 is the answer

montty
10 years ago

Polas4sure is right ans is B

mustapha2010
3 months ago

👍

Myschool Kelly
10 years ago

Thanks for your contributions. Corrections have been made, the correct answer is B.

Aowoniya
1 year ago

Explanation please

BabyG_FC
1 year ago

No explanation for this question

Lotaboy
12 years ago

11...Polas4sure.....niz 1

polas4sure
12 years ago

y =1 + hx - 3x^2

13 = 1 + hx -3x^2

therefore

h = 14 - 3x^2/x

h = 11, since x cancelled x above. then h = 11

Quick Questions

Ask a Question
CO

ceoofwahala

20th June, 2026

Chemistry


2 comments

ASSAAS

20th June, 2026

English Language


5 comments

infinitehoaxx

21st May, 2026

Computer


4 comments