Let and the minimum value of the function in the interval be . Then n is equal to
- (A)-81✓ Correct
- (B)-40
- (C)-41
- (D)-80
Answer: (A)
Solution
For , , so on the only interior critical point satisfies . Since and , the minimum is Comparing with gives .
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