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If $f(x)=e^{x}(x-2)^{2},$ then
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Options:
  • A $f$ is increasing in $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(2, \infty)$ and decreasing $\operatorname{lin}(0,2)$
  • B $t$ is increasing in $(-\infty, 0)$ and decreasing in $(0, \infty)$
  • C $f$ is increasing in $(2, \infty)$ and decreasing in $(-\infty, 0)$
  • D $f$ is increasing in (0,2) and decreasing in $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(2, \infty)$
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1636 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $f$ is increasing in $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(2, \infty)$ and decreasing $\operatorname{lin}(0,2)$
Given function is, $f(x)=e^{x}(x-2)^{2}$
$$
\begin{aligned}
\Rightarrow f^{\prime}(x) &=e^{x}(x-2)^{2}+2(x-2) e^{x} \\
&=e^{x}(x-2)(x-2+2)=x(x-2) e^{x}
\end{aligned}
$$
Now, sign scheme of $f^{\prime}(x)$ is


So, $t$ is increasing in $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(2, \infty)$ and decreasing in (0,2)

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