Explanation
Correct answer: 25/4,6.25,6.250.
The given equation can be rewritten in the form , where , , and are constants. When , is the value of for which reaches its minimum. The given equation can be rewritten as , which is equivalent to . This equation can be rewritten as , or , which is equivalent to . Therefore, , so the value of for which reaches its minimum is . Note that 25/4, 6.25, and 6.250 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
Desmos solution:
Note: Graph the function and click on the vertex to read the x-coordinate where the minimum occurs.
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