Which of the two functions below has the smallest minimum $y$-value?
\[
\begin{array}{c}
f(x)=(x-13)^{4}-2 \\
g(x)=3 x^{3}+2
\end{array}
\]
A. $f(x)$
B. There is not enough information to determine
C. The extreme minimum $y$-value for $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ is $-\infty$
D. $g(x)$
Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{A. } f(x)}\)
Step 1 :Find the derivative of the functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ to determine where they reach their minimum or maximum values.
Step 2 :The derivative of $f(x)$ is $4(x-13)^3$. Setting this equal to zero gives $x=13$.
Step 3 :Substitute $x=13$ back into $f(x)$ to find the corresponding $y$-value. This gives $y=-2$.
Step 4 :The derivative of $g(x)$ is $9x^2$. Setting this equal to zero gives $x=0$.
Step 5 :Substitute $x=0$ back into $g(x)$ to find the corresponding $y$-value. This gives $y=2$.
Step 6 :Compare the minimum $y$-values of $f(x)$ and $g(x)$. The function $f(x)$ has the smallest minimum $y$-value.
Step 7 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{A. } f(x)}\)