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The local minimum value of $f(x)=3+|x|$ on $\mathbf{R}$ is

A$3$, at $x=0$
B$0$, at $x=0$
C$1$, at $x=3$
Dnonexistent here
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. $3$, at $x=0$
1. $f$ is not differentiable at $x=0$, so the second derivative test fails. 2. Use the first derivative test: for $x<0$, $f'(x)=-1<0$; for $x>0$, $f'(x)=1>0$. 3. The sign changes $-$ to $+$, so $x=0$ is a local minima. 4. Local minimum value $f(0)=3+0=3$. _Source: NCERT Class 12 Mathematics Ch 6 "Application of Derivatives", p.19_
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