NDA2022MathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
Where does the function f(x)= _ j=1 ^7(x-j)^2 attain its minimum value ?
Options
- Ax=3.5
- Bx=4
- Cx=4.5
- Dx=4
Correct answer
B. x=4
Step-by-step solution
aligned & f(x)= _ j=1 ^7(x-j)^2= _ j=1 ^7 (x^2-2 x j+j^2 ) & x^2 _ j=1 ^7 1-2 x _ j=1 ^7 j+ _ j=1 ^7 j^2 & =7 x^2-2 x 7(7+1) 2 + 7(7+1)(14+1) 6 & =7 x^2-56 x+140 & f^ (x)=14 x-56=0 x=4 & f^ (x)=14 0 aligned f(x) is minimum at x=4 .