COMEDK2023Morning ShiftMathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
Let f(x)=a+(x-4)^ 4 9 , then minima of f(x) is
Options
- Aa
- Ba - 4
- CNone of these
- D4
Correct answer
A. a
Step-by-step solution
The function is given by f(x) = a + (x - 4)^ 4 9 . The term (x - 4)^ 4 9 can be written as [9] (x - 4)^4 . Since the exponent 4 9 has an even numerator, the expression (x - 4)^4 is always non-negative for all real x . The minimum value of (x - 4)^4 is 0 , which occurs at x = 4 . Consequently, the minimum value of (x - 4)^ 4 9 is 0^ 4 9 = 0 . Therefore, the minimum value of f(x) = a + (x - 4)^ 4 9 is a + 0 = a . Answer: a