Mark M. answered 04/15/19
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Since x2 + x + 1 > 0 for all x, the absolute value signs are superfluous.
f(x) = x2 + x + 1 + x + 2
f(x) = x2 + 2x + 3
Use completion of the square to put into vertex form and determine minimum.