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Complete the square to determine the minimum or maximum value of the function defined by the expression. x2 − 12x − 2 a) maximum value at 38 b) minimum value at 38 c) maximum value at −38 d) minimum value at −38

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Arecipe calls for 2 2/4 cups of raisins, but julie only has a 1/4 measuring cup. how many 1/4 cups is needed to measure out 2 2/4 cups of raisins?