The maximum value of the function f x 2 x - x2 ... - JAMB Mathematics 2005 Question
The maximum value of the function
f(x) = 2 + x - x2 is
f(x) = 2 + x - x2 is
A
9/4
B
7/4
C
3/2
D
1/2
correct option: a
f(x) = 2 + x - x2
dy/dx = 1-2x
As dy/dx = 0
1-2x = 0
2x = 1
x = 1/2
At x = 1/2
f(x) = 2 + x - x2
= 2 + 1/2 -(1/2)2
= 2 + 1/2 - 1/4
= (8+2-1) / 4 = 9/4
dy/dx = 1-2x
As dy/dx = 0
1-2x = 0
2x = 1
x = 1/2
At x = 1/2
f(x) = 2 + x - x2
= 2 + 1/2 -(1/2)2
= 2 + 1/2 - 1/4
= (8+2-1) / 4 = 9/4
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