Absolute minima/maxima
Last updated at August 2, 2026 by Teachoo
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Ex 6.3, 11 It is given that at š„ = 1, the function š„4 ā 62š„2 + šš„+ 9 attains its maximum value, on the interval [0, 2]. Find the value of a.We have f(š„)=š„4 ā 62š„2 + šš„+ 9 Finding fā(š) fā(š„)=š(š„^4ā 62š„^2 + šš„ + 9)/šš„ = ć4š„ć^3ā62 Ć2š„+š = ć4š„ć^3ā124š„+š Given that at š„=1, f(š„)=š„^4ā62š„^2+šš„+9 attain its Maximum Value i.e. f(š„) maximum at š„=1 ā“ šā(š„)=0 at š„=1 Now, fā(1)=0 ć4š„ć^3ā124š„+š = 0 4(1)^3ā124(1)+a=0 4 ā 124 + a = 0 ā120 + a = 0 a = 120 Hence, a = 120