Manipal MET2018MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The minimum value of x^2+ 1 1+x^2 is, at
Options
- Ax=0
- Bx=1
- Cx=4
- Dx=3
Correct answer
A. x=0
Step-by-step solution
Let f(x)=x^2+ 1 1+x^2 On differentiating w.r.t. x , we get f^ (x)=2 x- 1 (1+x^2 )^2 2 x For a minimum, put f^ (x)=0 x=0 So, the function has minimum value at x=0 .