The curve touches the x -axis at the point and cuts the y -axis at the point Q , where is equal to 3 . Then the local maximum value of is :
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Given and .
Condition 1: Passes through :
Condition 2: Touches x-axis at , so :
Condition 3: At (y-axis), :
Solving (2) and (3):
Solving (1) and (3):
Subtracting:
Then .
So and .
Setting : or .
Local maximum at : .
Condition 1: Passes through :
Condition 2: Touches x-axis at , so :
Condition 3: At (y-axis), :
Solving (2) and (3):
Solving (1) and (3):
Subtracting:
Then .
So and .
Setting : or .
Local maximum at : .
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