The maximum value of the function on the set is
Answer: 7
Solution
First, find the domain : factors as , giving .
Next, find critical points: .
The critical points are outside , so is monotonic on .
Since for , is increasing on .
Thus the maximum occurs at :
Next, find critical points: .
The critical points are outside , so is monotonic on .
Since for , is increasing on .
Thus the maximum occurs at :
JEE Advanced · 2009 · 12 Apr 2009 · Paper 2 · Integer answer