JEE Advanced · 2012 · 08 Apr 2012 · Paper 1 · Application of Derivatives

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Let be a real polynomial of least degree which has a local maximum at and a local minimum at . If and , then is

Answer: 9

Solution

Since has local extrema at and , we have . The polynomial of least degree is cubic. Let . Integrating: .

From : , so .

From : , so .

Therefore, , giving .

Thus, , and .

JEE Advanced · 2012 · 08 Apr 2012 · Paper 1 · Integer answer

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