The function $f(x)= 2x^3-3x^2-12x+4$ has :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option (3) → one maximum and one minimum
$f(x)= 2x^3-3x^2-12x+4$
$f'(x)= 6x^2-6x-12=0$
$x^2-x-2=0$
$⇒x=-1,2$
$f''(x)=12x-6$
$f''(-1)=-18$ point of maxima
$f''(2)=18$ point of minima