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Using the completing-the-square method, find the vertex of the function f(x) = 2x2 − 8x + 6 and indicate whether it is a minimum or a maximum and at what point. maximum at (2, –2) minimum at (2, –2) maximum at (2, 6) minimum at (2, 6)

Josh has a rewards card for a movie theater he receives 15 points for becoming a rewards card holder he earns 3.5 points for each visit to the movie theater he needs at least 55 points to earn a free movie ticket which inequality can josh use to determine x, the minimum number of visits he needs to earn his first free movie ticket.

How do i simply this expression (quadratic formula basis) on a ti-84 or normal calculator?