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If px be a polynomial of degree three that has a local maximum value 8 at x=1 and a local minimum value 4 at x=2 then p0 is equal to 
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 6
  • B -12
  • C 24
  • D 12
Solution:
1801 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -12

 Clearly p'(x)=λ(x-1)(x-2) where λ>0

Integrating both sides

px=λx33-3x22+2x+C

Given

p1=8λ13-32+2+C=8  5λ6+C=8  ...1

p(2)=4λ83-6+4+C=4  23λ+C=4  ...2

By 1 and 2 C=-12

p(0)=-12

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