Application of Derivatives 2 Question 8

####8. If f(x)=x3+bx2+cx+d and 0<b2<c, then in (,)

(a) f(x) is strictly increasing function

(2004, 2M)

(b) f(x) has a local maxima

(c) f(x) is strictly decreasing function

(d) f(x) is bounded

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Answer:

(a)

Solution:

  1. Given,

f(x)=x3+bx2+cx+d

f(x)=3x2+2bx+c

As we know that, if ax2+bx+c>0,x, then a>0 and D<0.

Now, D=4b212c=4(b2c)8c

[where, b2c<0 and c>0 ]

D=(ve) or D<0

f(x)=3x2+2bx+c>0x(,) [as D<0 and a>0 ]

Hence, f(x) is strictly increasing function.



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