The minimum value of the function $f(x) = x^3 + (10-x)^3$ occurs at:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → $x=5$
$f(x)=x^{3}+(10-x)^{3}$
$f'(x)=3x^{2}-3(10-x)^{2}$
$3x^{2}-3(100-20x+x^{2})=0$
$3x^{2}-300+60x-3x^{2}=0$
$60x-300=0$
$x=5$
$f''(x)=6x+6(10-x)=60 > 0$
Minimum value occurs at $x=5$.