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For any QE maxim will be at (4ac-b^2)/4a.
Where as minm will be at -b/2a

QE in the form ax^2+bx+c.

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Here's an easier approach:

If you notice, the numerator and denominator would be consecutive numbers. Numerator would always be 1 more than the denominator. Therefore, the expression could be \(\frac{2}{1}, \frac{3}{2}, \frac{4}{3}\), and so on. And at \(\frac{2}{1} = 2\) is the maximum value.­
­This is a smart approach, thank you!
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