Let and , . If , then the local minimum value of is :
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)3
- (C)-3
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Put ; then , so . Differentiating, , which vanishes at . The branch carries the local minimum, where , while the branch gives a local maximum of , so the local minimum value is .
JEE Main · 2018 · 08 Apr 2018 · Offline · Single correct option