Question
Question: If f(x) = \(\frac{1}{3}\) (x<sup>3</sup> + 3ax<sup>2</sup> + 3bx – cos<sup>2</sup> x), x Î R, is an ...
If f(x) = 31 (x3 + 3ax2 + 3bx – cos2 x), x Î R, is an increasing function for all x Î R, then :
A
a2> b – (1/3)
B
a2< b – (1/3)
C
a2> b + (1/3)
D
a2< b + (1/3)
Answer
a2> b + (1/3)
Explanation
Solution
f (x) = 31 (x3 + 3ax2 + 3bx–(a2l) is increasing for all x Î R.
f ' (x) = x2 + 2a x + b + 3sin2x> 0 ∀ x Î R.
= (x + a)2 + 3sin2x> a2 – b ∀ x Î R.
̃ a2 – b < – 31 Q Min of (x + a)2 = 0
̃ a2 < b – 1/3 Min of 3sin2x= –1/3