The curve y x = a x 3 + b x 2 + c x + 5 touches the x -axis at the point P - 2 , 0 and cuts the y -axis at…

The curve yx=ax3+bx2+cx+5 touches the x-axis at the point P-2,0 and cuts the y-axis at the point $\mathrm{Q}$, where y' is equal to 3. Then the local maximum value of yx is
  1. 274
  2. 294
  3. 374
  4. 92

Solution

Given that yx=ax3+bx2+cx+5 pass through -2,0 

so 8a-4b+2c=5   ...i

Since the curve touches x-axis at -2,0, so its slope would be 0

i.e y'-2=03ax2+2bx+cx=-2=0

12a-4b+c=0    ...ii

Also given, for x=0, y'(x)=3

c=3     ...iii

Solving eq. i, ii & iii, we get, 

a=-12, b=-34

For local maxima y'x=-32x2-32x+3=0

x2+x-2=0x-1x+2=0

x=1 and y"1<0

So yx has local maxima at x=1

Hence, y1=274

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)

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