Q. Let g(x)=x3+1.The absolute minimum value of g over the closed interval −2≤x≤3 occurs at what x value?Choose 1 answer:(A) −2(B) 0(C) 3(D) −7
Identify Critical Points: To find the absolute minimum value of the function g(x)=x3+1 over the closed interval −2≤x≤3, we need to evaluate the function at the critical points and the endpoints of the interval.
Evaluate Function at Critical Points: First, we find the critical points by taking the derivative of g(x) and setting it equal to zero.g′(x)=dxd(x3+1)=3x2.Setting g′(x)=0 gives us 3x2=0, which implies x=0.
Evaluate Function at Endpoints: Now we evaluate the function g(x) at the critical point x=0 and at the endpoints of the interval, x=−2 and x=3. g(−2)=(−2)3+1=−8+1=−7. g(0)=(0)3+1=0+1=1. g(3)=(3)3+1=27+1=28.
Compare Values and Determine Minimum: Comparing the values of g(x) at x=−2, x=0, and x=3, we see that the smallest value is g(−2)=−7. Therefore, the absolute minimum value of g(x) over the interval −2≤x≤3 occurs at x=−2.