JEE Main · 2022 · 25 Jul 2022 · Shift 1 · Application of Derivatives

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If the absolute maximum value of the function in the interval [-3, is , then :
  1. (A)
  2. (B)✓ Correct
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Taking the derivative:


For :
  • The exponential factor is always positive
  • for all
  • on
  • on
  • on

Analyzing the sign, throughout , so is strictly decreasing on this interval.

Therefore, the absolute maximum occurs at the left endpoint: .

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