JEE Main202228 Jul 2022Morning ShiftMathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If the minimum value of f x = 5 x 2 2 + α x 5 , x > 0 , is 14 , then the value of α is equal to
Options
- A32
- B64
- C128
- D  256
Correct answer
C. 128
Step-by-step solution
From weighted A . M . - G . M . inequality, we know 5 x 2 2 + 2 α 2 x 5 5 + 2 ≥ x 2 2 5 · α 2 x 5 2 1 7 ⇒ 5 x 2 2 + α x 5 ≥ 7 2 α 2 7 Given that the least value of 5 x 2 2 + α x 5   is   14 i.e. 7 2 α 2 7 = 14 ⇒ α 1 7 = 2 ⇒ α = 128