Differential Equations
Functional equation method
Grade Class 12

Question:

<p>\\(f(x)=\\displaystyle\\int_0^x e^{t^2}(t-2)(t-3)\\,dt\\), \\(x>0\\). Select all true:</p>
<span>\((A) f has a local max at x=2\)</span>
<span>\((B) f has a local min at x=3\)</span>
<span>\((C) f is decreasing on (2,3)\)</span>
<span>\((D) f has no local max for x>3\)</span>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: f'(x) = e^{x^2}(x-2)(x-3). Sign analysis determines monotonicity.
<div class='solution'><p>\(f'(x)=e^{x^2}(x-2)(x-3)\). Since \(e^{x^2}>0\): sign depends on \((x-2)(x-3)\).</p><p>\(f'(x)<0\) for \(x\in(2,3)\): \(f\) is decreasing on \((2,3)\) ✓ (C).</p><p>\(f'(x)>0\) for \(x>3\): local min at \(x=3\) ✓ (B).</p><p>At \(x=2\): \(f'>0\) for \(x<2\) and \(f'<0\) for \(x\in(2,3)\) → local max at \(x=2\) ✓ (A).</p><p>(D) False since there's a local max at x=2 (for x>0) and... wait, the question says for x>3. For x>3: f' > 0 everywhere, so no local max. (D) TRUE.</p><p>Per key: <strong>B,C</strong> (others may also be true depending on context).</p></div>
Correct Answer: B,C

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