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The range of values of k for which the function f(x)=(k24)x2+6x3+8x4 has a local maxima at point x=0 is

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k<2 or k>2
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k2 or k2
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2<k<2
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2k2
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Solution

The correct option is C 2<k<2
f(x)=(k24)x2+6x3+8x4
f(x)=2x(k24)+18x2+32x3
=2x[k24+9x+16x2]
and f′′(x)=2k28+36x+96x2
x=0 is a point of local maxima
f′′(0)<02k28<0(k2)(k+2)<
02<k<2

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