Complete the square to determine the minimum or maximum value of the function defined by the expression. x2 − 12x − 2

The minimum value = -38

Step-by-step explanation:

∵ f(x) = x² - 12x - 2

∵ -12x ÷ 2 = -6x ⇒ -6 × x

∴ (x - 6)² = x² - 12x + 36

∴ Add and subtract 36 in f(x)

∴ f(x) = (x² - 12x + 36) - 36 - 2

∴ f(x) = (x - 6)² - 38 ⇒ completing square

∴ The vertex of the parabola is (6 , -38)

∵ Its minimum point because the coefficient of x² is positive

∴ The minimum value = -38

1/3 + 1/3 ≠ 2/6 because 1/3 alone = 2/6  

step by step explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3       2/3=4/6

answer:   35 % is the probability of a late departure or an early arrival.

step-by-step explanation:

let l represents the late departure and e represents the early departure.

then, according to the question,

p(l) = 12 %,   p(e) = 27 % and = 4 %

and, we have to find out,

but, we know that,

which is the required equation that will use to find the probability of a late departure or an early departure.

therefore,   the probability of a late departure or an early arrival =   35 %