Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

At what value of x is the function y = \( { x }^{ 2 } -4x\) attains its minimum value?

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

$y=x^2-4x$

for critical points, $y'(x)=6$

$⇒2x-4=0$

$⇒x=2$

∴ At $x=2$ → minimum value