Let be the point of local maxima of where and . Then the value of at is
- (A)-4
- (B)-22✓ Correct
- (C)-30
- (D)14
Answer: (B)
Solution
The scalar triple product equals the determinant . Setting gives , and since is negative at , the local maximum is at . There , and , giving , and . Their sum is .
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