Manipal MET2016MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
If x-2 y=4 , then the minimum value of x y is
Options
- A-2
- B0
- C1
- D-3
Correct answer
A. -2
Step-by-step solution
Given, x-2 y=4 Let A=x y array lrl & A & =2 y^2+4 y & d A d y & =4+4 y array For extremum value, d A d y =0 y=-1 Now, d^2 A d y^2 =4 0 , aligned & At y=-1, x=4+2(-1)=2 & A=x y=2(-1)=-2 aligned Hence, the minimum value of x y is -2