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Let λ* be the largest value of λ for which the function fλx=4λx3-36λx2+36x+48 is increasing for all x. Then fλ*1+fλ,*-1 is equal to:
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 36
  • B 48
  • C 64
  • D 72
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 72

Given,

fλx=4λx3-36λx2+36x+48

Differentiating w.r.t x both side we get,

fλ'x=12λx2-72λx+36

fλx'=12λx2-6λx+30

 λ>0 and D0

36λ2-4×λ×30

9λ2-3λ0

3λ3λ-10

λ0,13

So,  λlargest =13

fx=43x3-12x2+36x+48

So, f1+f-1=72

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