What are the local extema of f(x)=x24x5?

1 Answer
Apr 27, 2016

At (2,9) There is a minima.

Explanation:

Given -

y=x24x5
Find the first two derivatives
dydx=2x4

Maxima and Minima is to be determined by the second derivative.

d2ydx2=2>0
dydx=02x4=0
2x=4
x=42=2

At x=2;y=224(2)5

y=485
y=413=9

Since the second derivative is greater than one.
At (2,9) There is a minima.