NDA2021MathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
For what value of , where 0 2 , does + attain maximum value?
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D6
Correct answer
B. 3
Step-by-step solution
aligned & Let S= + & d s d = + ^2 - ^2 & =2 ^2 + -1=0 & =( +1)(2 -1)=0 & 1 = 1 2 = 3 aligned Now, d^2 s d ^2 =-4 - ( d^2 s d ^2 )_ (x= 3 ) =-4 1 2 3 2 - 3 2 0 function is maximum at x= 3