Question

If -5 ≤ x ≤ 3 and -1 ≤ y ≤ 0, then the minimum value of 2y – 3x is:

A -8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B -9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C -10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D -11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The given expression 2y – 3x will be minimum when y is minimum and x is maximum. Minimum value of y = -1 Maximum value of x = 3 Minimum value of given expression = 2 × (-1) – 3 × (3) = -2 – 9 = -11

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