Let f(x)=x3−px+q Now for maxima/minima f′(x)=0⇒3x2−p=0⇒x2=3p∴x=±3p 
Suppose the cube x^3-p x+q has three distinct real roots where p>0 and q>0. Then which one of the following holds?
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Suppose the cube x3−px+q has three distinct real roots where p>0 and q>0. Then which one of the following holds?
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Options
- A
The cubic has minima at 3p and maxima at −3p
- B
The cubic has minima at −3p and maxima at 3p
- C
The cubic has minima at both 3p and −3p
- D
The cubic has maxima at both 3p and −3p
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