Application of Derivatives — Maths STD 12 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceMathsApplication of Derivatives2 Marks
Question
Find the maximum and minimum value, f(x) = 9x2 + 12x + 2
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Answer
It is given that f(x) = 9x2 + 12x + 2 = (3x + 2)2 - 2 Now, we can see that (3x + 2)2 $\ge$ 0 for every x $\in$ R $\Rightarrow$ f(x) = (3x + 2)2 - 2 $\ge$ -2 for every x $\in$ R The minimum value of f is attained when 3x + 2 = 0 3x + 2 = 0 $\Rightarrow \mathrm{x}=-\frac{2}{3}$ Then, Minimum value of $f=f\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)=\left(3\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)+2\right)^{2}-2=-2$ Also, since x = -$\frac23$, is the only critical point which is a minimum, Therefore, function f does not have a maximum value.
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