Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test

Practice Question

At what point does the function stop decreasing and start increasing?
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Answer Choices

  • A: (1, -4)
  • B: (3, 0)
  • C: (-4, 1)
  • D: (0, -3)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assume a quadratic like y = x^2 - 2x - 3. Vertex (minimum) at x = -b/2a = 2/2 = 1, y = 1 - 2 - 3 = -4. Thus, the correct answer is (1, -4).

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