Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of f

Kathy Williams

Kathy Williams

Answered question

2021-12-09

Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of f on the given interval.
f(x)=2x33x236x+5,[3,4]
absolute minimum value
absolute maximum value

Answer & Explanation

zesponderyd

zesponderyd

Beginner2021-12-10Added 41 answers

Step 1
Given: f(x)=2x33x236x+5,[3,4]
If f"(c)<0, then maximum value of a function exist at x=c, where x=c is the critical point
If f"(c)>0, then minimum value of a function exist at x=c, where x=c is the critical point.
Critical point of the function are the points where f'(x)=0
Step 2
Therefore, f(x)=6x26x36
To find the critical point
f(x)=6x26x36=0
x2x6=0
x23x+2x6=0
x(x3)+2(x3)=0
(x+2)(x3)=0
x=2,x=3
Step 3
Now, f''(x)=12x-6
f''(-2)=12(-2)-6=-30
f(2)<0
So, maximum exist at x=−2
Maximum value of f(2)=2(2)33(2)236(2)+5=49
and
f''(3)=12(3)-6=30
f(3)>0
So, minimum exist at x=3
Minimum value of f(3)=2(3)33(3)236(3)+5=76

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