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    Question

    The expression (x-√2)(x-√4) goes through its minima

    at the value of x = a. Find the value of 2a - √2
    B √2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (x - √2)(x - √4) = x2 β€” x(√2 + 2) + 2√2Β  For value to be minimum, => d(x2Β β€” x(√2 + 2) + 2√2Β )/dx = 0 at x = a β‡’ 2xΒ β€”Β βˆš2Β β€” 2 = 0 => x = a So, 2aΒ β€”βˆš2 = 2 ∴ 2a β€”βˆš2 = 2

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