For , let . Then the minimum value of the function defined by is
Answer: 0
Solution
Differentiate:
Note that for all (both factors have the same sign).
Also, changes sign at :
Therefore has a minimum at .

Note that for all (both factors have the same sign).
Also, changes sign at :
- For : both terms positive, so
- For : both terms negative, so
- At :
Therefore has a minimum at .

JEE Advanced · 2023 · 04 Jun 2023 · Paper 2 · Integer answer