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Q.The value of the function f(x) = 4x - x² - 3 will be maximum when:

(a) x = 3
(b) x = 2
(c) x = -2
(d) x = -3
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Set the derivative to zero to find the critical point, then confirm it's a maximum with the second derivative.

Given f(x)=4x−x2−3f(x)=4x-x^2-3.

First derivative:

f′(x)=4−2xf'(x) = 4-2x

Set f′(x)=0f'(x)=0:

4−2x=0⇒x=24-2x=0 \Rightarrow x=2

Second derivative test: …

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