Applications of Derivatives
Local Maxima/Minima — Sign Change of g'(x)
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Grade 12

Question:

Let $f$ be a differentiable function satisfying $f(x)=1-2x+\displaystyle\int_0^x e^{(x-t)}f(t)\,\mathrm{d}t$, $x\in\mathbf{R}$ and let $g(x)=\displaystyle\int_0^x (f(t)+2)^{15}(t-4)^6(t+12)^{17}\,\mathrm{d}t$, $x\in\mathbf{R}$. If $p$ and $q$ are respectively the points of local minima and local maxima of $g$, then the value of $|p+q|$ is equal to _____

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Differentiate $f(x)=1-2x+e^x\int_0^xe^{-t}f(t)dt$ to get $f'(x)-2f(x)=2x-3$. Solving this linear ODE: $f(x)=1-x$. Then $f(t)+2=3-t$.
$f(x)=1-x$. $g'(x)=(3-x)^{15}(x-4)^6(x+12)^{17}$. $p=-12$, $q=3$. $|p+q|=9$.
Correct Answer: 9

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