Manipal MET2010MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The point in the interval [0,2 ] , where f(x)=e^x x has maximum slope, is
Options
- A4
- B2
- C3 2
Correct answer
B. 2
Step-by-step solution
We have, f(x)=e^x x f^ (x)=e^x x+ x e^x and f^ (x)=- x e^x+ x e^x+ x e^x+ x e^x Now, for maximum or minimum slope put (f^ (x) )^ =0 f^ (x)=0 2 x e^x=0 x=0 x= 2 Also, f^ (x)=-2 x e^x+2 x e^x= negative Slope is maximum at x= / 2 .