The greatest value of f(x)=x−2lnx in [1, e] is attained at x =
A
1
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B
√e
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C
2
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D
e2
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Solution
The correct option is A 1 f(x)=x−2lnx f′(x)=1−2x For maxima or minima, f′(x)=0 ⇒x=2 f(2)=2−2ln2 f(1)=1 and f(e)=e−2 Hence, the greatest value is attained at x=1