The function $f : [0, 1] → R$ given by $f(x)=\alpha x^3$ has
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) - minimum value -1 when $\alpha=-1$
$f(x)=\alpha x^3$
$f'(x)=3αx^2=0⇒x=0$
when $α=1$
$f(0)=0$
$f(1)=1$
when $α=-1$
$f(0)=0$
$f(1)=-1$
min = -1 for $α=-1$