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The minimum value of the function \( \max\{x, x^2\} \) is equal to:
The minimum value of the function \( \max\{x, x^2\} \) is equal to:
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Visualizing this with a graph helps tremendously. Draw \( y=x \) and \( y=x^2 \) on the same axes. Trace only the parts of the lines that are higher than the other. The lowest point on this "traced" path is your minimum.
Updated On: May 1, 2026
- \( 0 \)
- \( 1 \)
- \( 2 \)
- \( \frac{1}{2} \)
- \( \frac{3}{2} \)
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The Correct Option is A
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